Discovery of 60 Bodies at Clandestine Burial Site
Authorities in Hermosillo have confirmed the discovery of 60 bodies at a clandestine burial site, resulting in the arrest of five men.
The Sonora Attorney General's Office (FGJE) reported that the bodies, all of men, were found in a rural area of western Hermosillo, near Highway 26.
The bodies were murdered in a "settling of scores of organized crime,"
according to the FGJE. The discovery was made in early 2025, with the bodies found between late January and early February.
- 60 bodies discovered at clandestine burial site
- 5 men arrested in connection with the discovery
- Bodies found in a rural area of western Hermosillo
The discovery was initially reported by a local news outlet, which obtained the information from a collective of searching mothers.
Authoritative summary: Arrests made after 60 bodies found in Hermosillo.