A Canadian mining company has announced that several of its workers, abducted from a project site in Mexico last month, have been found dead. The Vancouver-based company, Vizsla Silver Corp, reported that ten of its employees have been missing since January 23, when they were taken from a mining site near Concordia, Mexico.
Vizsla Silver Corp stated that it was informed by family members of the kidnapped workers that their loved ones were confirmed deceased. The mining firm is currently awaiting further verification from Mexican authorities and plans to provide updates as necessary.
Michael Konnert, the president and CEO of Vizsla, expressed devastation at the tragic outcome, offering condolences to the families affected by the loss of life. He reiterated the company's commitment to focusing on the safe recovery of those who remain missing.
Family members have been vocal about their pain, with one relative stating that he identified the body of his brother, 43-year-old José Manuel Castañeda Hernández, a geologist. He expressed the deep emotional toll this situation has taken, saying, In truth, this has been very painful to be here, in a place where we don't want to be... There's no justice with what's happening.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety in the mining sector in Mexico amid increasing violence. As the situation unfolds, the community and company continue to seek justice for the victims.
