In the depths of Jalisco, Mexico, a place known as Rancho Izaguirre has been revealed to be a training ground for the notorious CJNG cartel. What was once referred to as “La Escuelita” (The Little School) is now exposed as a site where young recruits were taught the art of violence and murder.
According to testimonies from survivors, new arrivals were immediately stripped naked and forced to endure brutal beatings with boards. They were then subjected to training in combat techniques, explosives manufacturing, and the gruesome task of dismembering human remains.
The ranch’s kitchen was used for cooking meals, but also as a crematorium where bodies were burned, leaving behind only bone fragments among the ashes. Witnesses recall seeing people killed for attempting to escape or for asking to leave. The property’s perimeter fence bore bullet holes from shooting practices and target practice with AK47s and handguns.
The CJNG’s training program was designed to break down individuals, eradicating any sense of humanity. Survivors speak of being forced to participate in torture sessions, with no option but to comply. They were taught to move indoors, locate exits, safe zones, or ambushes, all while facing the constant threat of violence.
The butcher shop, a chilling nickname given to one area of the ranch, was where recruits learned how to dismember human remains. The number of people who lost their lives at this site is unknown, but the trauma inflicted on those who survived is palpable.
In September 2024, the site was first intervened by authorities, but it was not until six months later that the Jalisco government finally reported its location and the evidence found inside. Today, dozens of families search for their loved ones among the remains discovered at Rancho Izaguirre.
The truth about Teuchitlán’s extermination camp is a grim reminder of the CJNG’s brutal tactics and the devastating consequences for those who dare to cross them. This is not just a story of violence; it’s a testament to the resilience of those who survived against all odds.
Source: Milenio
