Mexican authorities have recovered 31 bodies from clandestine graves in Chiapas, a southeastern state plagued by cartel violence.
The operation began over the weekend in the Frailesca region, near Guatemala, known for turf wars between rival drug cartels.
Chiapas State Governor Eduardo Ramirez announced the effort to restore stability to the area.
State Prosecutor Jorge Luis Llaven said, “We have found 25 graves and 31 bodies so far—29 men and two women.”
The first 15 bodies were discovered on Saturday. Two more were found on Sunday, and 14 on Monday.
Authorities pledged to continue the search until all reported missing persons are accounted for.
Chiapas, located on Mexico’s southern border, is a major hub for smuggling drugs and migrants.
Violence in the region has intensified due to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel’s push into areas controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel.
Mexico’s cartel-related violence often erupts along trafficking routes and borders.
Since 2006, Mexico has recorded over 450,000 murders and thousands of disappearances linked to its anti-drug operations.
The government remains committed to investigating these crimes and holding perpetrators accountable.
The discovery of the graves highlights the ongoing crisis of violence and instability in cartel-dominated regions.
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