Rubi Cruz feared her husband was forcibly recruited after identifying his belongings at a suspected cartel training camp. The discovery of remains in Jalisco highlights the ruthless tactics of criminal groups in a country with over 120,000 missing.
Fermin Hernandez was kidnapped in 2021. Rubi recognized his items in images from a search at the Izaguirre Ranch. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel allegedly lured recruits with fake job ads, providing training at the ranch.
Disappearances have surged since 2006. Veronica Cruz fears her son, Robert, is also a victim, lured by a job offer. He sent a message from the area and later told his sister he was a hitman.
The government has removed recruitment pages, but offers persist online. Jalisco accounts for a large portion of missing persons, often linked to forced recruitment. Victims are frequently young and impoverished.
Rubi still hopes to find her husband. Veronica seeks answers about her son. Mass graves have been found recently, and cartels sometimes incinerate victims.
5 Comments
Matzomaster
The scale of this tragedy is staggering. Over 120,000 missing? That's a national crisis.
Karamba
This is a horrific situation. The cartels are monsters. We have to hold them accountable.
Rotfront
I will continue to share this and hope the world recognizes the importance of this situation.
Karamba
No parent should have to endure this. The government MUST do more to protect its citizens.
Rotfront
This is heartbreaking. My heart goes out to these families. We need to help them.