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Mexico Says 10 Bodies Found in Vizsla Silver Abduction Case, Five Identified

Officials say suspects claimed the workers were mistaken for a rival group, with the investigation ongoing.

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Five employees of Canadian mine found dead in Mexico, authorities say
A family loads belongings onto a pickup truck in the town of Potrerillos, Concordia, Sinaloa State, Mexico, on February 5, 2026.
This aerial view shows the town of Chirimoyos, Concordia, Sinaloa State, Mexico, on February 5, 2026.

Overview

  • Mexico's attorney general's office reported the recovery of 10 bodies near Concordia and confirmed five identifications tied to the January kidnappings.
  • Security Minister Omar García Harfuch said four detainees linked to the Chapitos faction offered statements suggesting a case of mistaken identity with rivals known as the Mayos.
  • Forensic teams are working to identify the remaining five bodies after remains were located in clandestine graves in the El Verde area.
  • Federal forces expanded operations in Sinaloa, deploying more than 1,000 personnel, helicopters and aircraft in the search and subsequent security sweep.
  • Vizsla Silver has suspended its Pánuco project, is assisting affected families, and noted that most abducted workers are Mexican nationals, with no Canadians reported among the missing.