Sheinbaum states that investigation into missing miners in Sinaloa continues; "the detainees provided information"
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that those detained in connection with the disappearance of ten miners in Sinaloa have provided information relevant to the investigation.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the investigation into the disappearance of ten miners in Sinaloa is ongoing, noting that those who have been detained in connection with the case have come forward with information. She emphasized the collaboration between the Secretary of Interior and the local government in Sinaloa, which has involved direct communication with the families of the missing miners. The authorities are diligently working to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the miners' vanishing, seeking to ascertain any links to the mining company involved.
This weekend, it was reported that the bodies of three out of the ten missing miners have been found. They have been identified as José Ángel Hernández, José Manuel Castañeda Hernández, and Ignacio Aurelio Salazar Flores. The first victim was from Zacatecas, while the second was serving as a geologist with the company Vizsla Silver. The discovery of these bodies, in an advanced state of decomposition, has led to the necessity for specialized forensic examinations to confirm their identities and investigate the causes of their deaths.
This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges surrounding miners' safety and the risks associated with this dangerous profession in Mexico. The government’s response, along with the efforts to resolve the case, could have significant implications for public confidence in mining operations and regulatory oversight moving forward, as communities await answers regarding the fate of the remaining missing miners and seek justice for their loved ones.