Young CJNG Recruit Details Life in Secret Teuchitlán Crematory: “Over 200
- A clandestine recruitment and training center, allegedly operated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been exposed in Teuchitlán, Jalisco.Recruits faced brutal conditions and a rigorous,multi-stage process...
- The facility, known as "la escuelita del terror" (the terror school), had reportedly been in operation for over three years.
- Indira Navarro shared details of what allegedly transpired within the grounds, recounting stories from young individuals who had been through the process.
CJNG Recruitment and Training: Inside the “Terror School”
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A clandestine recruitment and training center, allegedly operated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been exposed in Teuchitlán, Jalisco.Recruits faced brutal conditions and a rigorous,multi-stage process designed to test their strength and loyalty.
The “Escuelita del Terror”
The facility, known as “la escuelita del terror” (the terror school), had reportedly been in operation for over three years. According to accounts, approximately 200 people were subjected to inhumane conditions as part of their initiation into the cartel.
Indira Navarro shared details of what allegedly transpired within the grounds, recounting stories from young individuals who had been through the process. “This finca ya tenía poco más de tres años operando,me comentan estos jóvenes porque eran de diferentes años que estuvieron ahí. Que le decían ‘la escuelita del terror’.”
The training involved extreme physical tests, including forcing recruits to fight each other. “Les hacían pelear entre ellos, para ver quién tenía más fuerza,” Navarro stated, highlighting the ruthless selection process.
The consequences for failing to endure the training were deadly. “Muchos no aguantaban el adiestramiento, unos por simplemente quejarse los mataban, otros porque de plano no aguantaban caían y morían, y nosotros teníamos que hacer agujeros, unas fosas, poníamos una cama de piedras o ladrillos, les echábamos gasolina lo que se pudiera para que prendiera, se usaba una, dos, tres veces y se tapaba,” Navarro explained, detailing the horrific disposal methods.
Training Stages and Deployment
Rancho Izaguirre served as the initial phase of the CJNG’s training program. Recruits received payment, but deductions were made for food and other expenses.
Those who survived this initial stage were than tested in real-world combat scenarios. “Cuando los reclutados ‘la libraban’ eran puestos a prueba en el campo de batalla y los enviaban a Zacatecas y Michoacán,” it was reported. These recruits were deployed to Zacatecas and michoacán,regions where the CJNG is actively contesting territory with rival groups.
The final stage of training involved instruction from former Colombian military personnel and “kaibiles,” soldiers from the Guatemalan Army. This advanced training prepared recruits for specialized roles within the cartel.
From “Kinder” to Combat
Navarro described the Rancho Izaguirre as merely the “kinder” stage of a brutal process. “Ese (rancho) era el kínder apenas, después de graduarte te mandaban a la prueba que era irte de sicario con armas de verdad con todo a la pelea, como carne de cañón, si se querían deshacerse de ti te mandaban a lo más feo, si tú llegabas a salir de ahí ya pasaste al segundo nivel,” she explained.
Surviving the initial training led to deployment as a hitman, often in the most hazardous areas. “Un joven me dijo: si la librabas ahí (en la escuelita) te mandaban a la guerrilla, a Zacatecas, Michoacán, las colindancias, y si tu llegabas a librarla ya era cuando matabas a alguno de ellos era cuando salías.”
The location of the final training phase is situated approximately four and a half hours from the metropolitan area of Jalisco,nestled in the mountainous region of the state.
CJNG Recruitment and Training: Your Questions answered
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is known for its ruthless tactics and expansive operations. Recent reports have shed light on the cartel’s recruitment and training methods, notably the notorious “escuelita del terror” (terror school). this Q&A provides a comprehensive look inside these clandestine operations.
What is the “escuelita del Terror”?
Definition: The “Escuelita del Terror” (terror school) is a clandestine recruitment and training center allegedly operated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Purpose: This facility serves as an initial training ground for new recruits, subjecting them to brutal conditions and rigorous tests.
Location: The exposed facility is located in Teuchitlán, Jalisco.
Where is Rancho Izaguirre and what was its role?
Rancho Izaguirre is located in La Estanzuela, approximately an hour from Guadalajara, based on available information.
Initial Training Phase: Rancho Izaguirre served as the “kinder” or initial phase of the CJNG’s brutal training program.
Activities: This involved extreme physical tests, including forcing recruits to fight each other to assess thier strength.
Payment: Recruits received payment, but deductions were made for food and other expenses.
* revelation: Rancho Izaguirre drew suspicion and was raided in september 2024, and authorities arrested ten individuals, rescued two kidnapping victims, and discovered a body.
What happens during the CJNG recruitment process?
The CJNG recruitment process is a multi-stage ordeal designed to weed out the weak and instill loyalty through brutality.