Ayotzinapa case: New remains and crematorium identified

New forensic evidence has emerged in the Ayotzinapa investigation, potentially shifting the narrative regarding the disappearance of 43 students in Iguala, Guerrero. Investigators have identified more than 20 bags containing human remains, described as “petrosas” due to their hardness from exposure to high temperatures. These remains were recovered from the Cocula landfill, the San Joaquín River, and the El Ángel funeral home.

The Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) is conducting rigorous studies on these fragments, which were previously overlooked or dismissed by earlier investigations. Experts suggest that the omission of these elements may have compromised the integrity of the original inquiry. Some of these remains were reportedly visible to the Interdisciplinary Group of Independent Experts (GIEI) and civil organizations during previous stages but were not deemed relevant at the time.

A key focus of the new investigation is the El Ángel funeral home, which held a government concession to control the Forensic Medical Service starting in 2011. The facility reportedly operated three crematoria, including one that functioned clandestinely without official registration. While studies are ongoing, it has not yet been confirmed if these remains belong to the 43 missing students.