VOICED: Las entranas de Ciudad Juarez

Ciudad Juárez is one of the most violent cities in Mexico, plagued by high homicide rates due to drug cartel conflicts. The local forensic department, considered the best equipped in Latin America, faces the daunting task of solving over 40,000 murders since 2006. With a team of 22 specialists and advanced genetic analyzers, they strive to identify victims and understand the circumstances of their deaths. Despite their efforts, many bodies remain unidentified, and the brutality of crimes presents ongoing challenges.

What is Ciudad Juárez known for in the context of violence?

• Being the safest city in Mexico

• Being one of the most violent cities in Mexico

• Having the best weather in Mexico

• Having the highest number of tourists

What is the primary cause of violence in Ciudad Juárez?

• Political protests

• Natural disasters

• Economic downturn

• Conflicts between local drug cartels

What makes the forensic department in Ciudad Juárez notable?

• It is considered the best equipped in Latin America

• It is the largest in the world

• It is the oldest forensic department

• It has the most employees in Mexico

How many specialists work in the forensic department of Ciudad Juárez?

• 22

• 15

• 10

• 30

What is one of the major challenges faced by forensic experts in Ciudad Juárez?

• Lack of funding

• Identifying over 9,000 unidentified bodies

• Shortage of staff

• Inadequate technology