Five employees of Canadian mine found dead in Mexico, authorities say

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerFebruary 10, 2026 at 03:49 AM
Five employees of Canadian mine found dead in Mexico, authorities say

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Five of the ten employees abducted from a Canadian-run Vizsla Silver mine in Sinaloa, Mexico last month have been confirmed dead, according to Mexican authorities. The Attorney General's Office identified five bodies found in El Verde and are working to identify the remaining five. The identified remains will be transferred to Zacatecas, Chihuahua, Sonora, and Guerrero. Authorities arrested four people last week in connection with the case and are continuing to investigate the killings. Vizsla Silver expressed devastation and offered condolences to the families, focusing on supporting those affected and the safe recovery of the remaining missing employees.

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