FGR denies improper storage of human remains in Mexico City warehouse

The Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) has denied allegations of improper storage of human remains in a Mexico City warehouse. The denial follows an investigative report by Latinus, which showed boxes of skeletal remains stacked in a facility near an institutional dining area, sparking outrage among search collectives.

The FGR clarified that the site is a specialized Osteoteca within the Centro Federal Pericial Forense. The institution maintains that all remains are properly embalmed, labeled, and tracked via a Chain of Custody registry. They emphasized that the area is a restricted space used for storing forensic evidence and archaeological tools.

In a separate matter, controversy persists regarding the alleged discovery of approximately 1,600 children's teeth in a clandestine grave in Zacapu, Michoacán. While search collectives claim the find was documented in 2023, the Michoacán State Prosecutor's Office stated it has no official record or forensic request related to such a discovery. The Catholic Church has called for a transparent investigation into the matter.

Additionally, a study by the Universidad Iberoamericana highlights a discrepancy in Mexico's forensic data. Between 2006 and 2024, media outlets documented 8,341 bodies in clandestine graves, significantly higher than the 5,718 reported by authorities, citing the lack of a unified national registry as a primary cause.