The disappearance of ten workers linked to the Pánuco project of Vizsla Silver on January 23 in Sinaloa has once again brought to the forefront the security risks facing mining in Mexico and their impact on investment and operations in the sector. Vizsla reported that the case is under investigation, that the local authorities were notified, and that it activated its crisis management and security response teams. The mining company added that it preventively suspended certain activities at the site and its surroundings, and assured that its immediate priority is the safety and well-being of the people involved. The crime of disappearance committed by private individuals is defined in Article 34 of the General Law on Enforced Disappearance, the specialist specified. The episode comes at a sensitive time for Vizsla Silver.

Source: The Local February 03, 2026 22:58 UTC