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Sheinbaum Says Mining Firms Reported No Extortion as FGR Leads Sinaloa Abduction Probe

Companies now gain a direct line to Mexico’s Security Cabinet to flag threats.

Overview

  • Authorities say 10 workers were abducted on January 23 in Concordia, Sinaloa; five were later found in a clandestine grave and five remain missing.
  • The President said the mining chamber’s meeting with the federal Security Cabinet produced no formal reports of extortion from companies.
  • Sheinbaum emphasized that the absence of complaints does not rule out past or future incidents and that any cases must be investigated.
  • Industry representatives requested stronger, immediate coordination with federal security officials and were granted direct communication channels.
  • Sheinbaum hosted Canada’s trade minister and business leaders to hear security concerns and investment needs following the Sinaloa case.