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Five workers from Canadian mining company found dead in Mexico
Summary
Mexican authorities said five of the 10 missing workers from a Canadian-run mine in Sinaloa were identified among 10 bodies found in clandestine graves, and four people have been arrested in connection with the disappearances.
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Mexican authorities announced that five of the 10 workers who disappeared from a Canadian-operated mine in Sinaloa have been identified among 10 bodies found in clandestine graves near the community. The company, Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver Corp., reported the abduction of 10 people from its Concordia project on Jan. 28 and said families have been informed. Officials said four people were arrested and that those suspects led authorities to the remains. The federal government increased troop deployments to the state while the search and investigation have continued.
Confirmed developments:
- Five of the 10 missing workers were identified among 10 bodies found in clandestine graves, authorities said.
- The remaining bodies are still awaiting identification, according to the Attorney General's Office.
- Four people have been arrested in connection with the disappearances, and officials said suspects led investigators to the bodies.
- Vizsla Silver Corp. reported the Jan. 28 abduction and said it alerted authorities and activated crisis response teams.
Summary:
The discovery confirms that some of the missing workers are deceased and authorities have arrested suspects; identification of the remaining bodies and the broader investigation are ongoing. Undetermined at this time.
