Santa Bárbara worker dies in Los Magueyes mine accident

Juan Andrés Ramírez Martínez, known as ‘El Rojo’, has been found dead following an accident at the Los Magueyes mine in Santa Bárbara. After being reported missing since last Friday, it was confirmed that the worker died instantly after accidentally falling into a mine shaft while performing artisanal mining activities.

Local authorities are awaiting official forensic reports to determine the exact depth of the shaft and the specific circumstances of the fall. The community and family are awaiting further details regarding the recovery of the body and the official investigation into the cause of death.