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59 bodies found in Mexico hidden graves

59 Bodies Found In Mexico Hidden Graves

The bodies of at least 59 people were found in hidden graves in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, government authorities said Wednesday.
Guanajuato is one of Mexico’s most violent states, with its wealth and extensive energy infrastructure drawing in the attention of criminal gangs.
β€œThe vast majority of the bodies, in which there is still some tissue or other sign, would appear to be young people, very young, possibly even teenagers,” said Karla Quintana, the head of Mexico’s National Search Commission (CNB).

Pending expert confirmation, between 10 and 15 women are among the victims, Quintana added.