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Discovery of child remains in Michoacán

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The activist collective ‘Buscando Cuerpos en Todo México’, led by Margarita López, reported the discovery of approximately 1,600 baby teeth in clandestine graves and suspected incineration sites in Zacapu and Tacámbaro, Michoacán. The group suggests the remains may belong to children aged between 1 and 12 years old and raised concerns regarding potential links to human trafficking, organ trafficking, or sexual exploitation. López noted that searches in the area began in 2021 after smoke was detected near a landfill. The collective reported recovering not only teeth but also adult dental pieces, vertebrae, and other bone fragments. Some members estimate that roughly 80 children may have been cremated at the Zacapu site since 2023. The findings reached the Mexican Senate, where Senator Laura Esquivel Torres requested a minute of silence and proposed an agreement to demand a formal investigation. However, local and federal authorities have issued denials. The Michoacán State Prosecutor's Office (FGE) and the Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) have both stated it has they have no official record, formal complaint, or requests for forensic intervention regarding reports confirming the discovery of these specific findings. The Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) dental remains. Authorities emphasized that no scientific validation has also reportedly not validated yet determined if the biological origin pieces are of the teeth human origin or if they correspond to the number of victims. victims alleged by the collective. In a related development, the FGE addressed misinformation regarding the region, debunking viral social media videos that claimed a trailer containing the bodies of children was found in Zamora. Officials clarified that the footage used in those claims was manipulated, utilizing an old video from 2019 and unrelated images from a 2016 incident in Veracruz.

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  1. 2026-09-26 03:54 UTC Discovery of child remains in Michoacán
  2. 2026-09-26 02:03 UTC Discovery of child remains in Michoacán
  3. 2026-09-25 17:02 UTC Discovery of child remains in Michoacán

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