Monte Escobedo is a municipality and town located in the southwestern area of the Mexican state of Zacatecas.

The Township was named as Francisco de Escobedo y Díaz, an early settler of the town.

The last police officer of Monte Escobedo disappeared on January 19, 2021.

The municipality is now completely controlled by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

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