During the days of the search, uncertainty persisted due to reports of water pumping, structural reinforcement, and rescue efforts that lasted for more than two weeks. I deeply regret the death of Abraham Aguila, a miner from Guanajuato, who was found dead after the accident at the Santa Fe mine. From the moment it was known that he was trapped, the corresponding protocols were activated and… — Samantha Smith (@SamanthaSmithMX) April 12, 2026 After the official confirmation of his identity, the mayor of Guanajuato City, Samantha Smith, expressed her sorrow on social media for the death of the worker from Guanajuato. The state prosecutor's office of that entity identified Abraham Aguila, 33, from Guanajuato, as the third miner located in the accident area, confirmed the National Civil Protection Coordination. The Unified Command also reported that it maintains close and permanent accompaniment to his family, while efforts continue to rescue the last pending worker. The case had generated special attention in Guanajuato City since it was confirmed that Abraham was part of the group of miners trapped after the collapse that occurred on March 25, 2026. As of early April, authorities reported that two had been rescued alive at different times during the operation, three had been found dead — including Abraham Aguila — and efforts continued to find the last missing miner, Isidro Beltrán. He indicated that from the moment it was known that Abraham, a driller, was trapped, the corresponding protocols were activated and the case was followed through the Citizen Security Secretariat. He also stated that he instructed maintaining permanent contact with the family to provide accompaniment and support at this time. It is reported that @FiscaliaSinaloa has carried out the identification of Abraham Aguila Aguila, 33, from Guanajuato, the third miner located at the Santa Fe mine, in El Rosario, Sinaloa. At this time, close and permanent accompaniment to his family is maintained… pic.twitter.com/L3kmw7PLKV — National Civil Protection Coordination (@CNPC_MX) April 12, 2026 The news has particular weight in the state capital due to its deep mining identity. The death of Abraham mourns not only a family, but also touches a historical fiber in a city that recognizes in mining work part of its memory and its origin. In this context, the message of solidarity from local authorities sought to emphasize that it is not a distant tragedy, but a loss that directly affects Guanajuato. In the days prior, Abraham's wife had used her social networks to ask that the search not be stopped. As of the moment, no new public statement from her had been observed after the confirmation of the death. That silence, after days marked by hope, ended up giving another human dimension to the story. The accident at the Santa Fe mine left several workers trapped. The tragedy at the Santa Fe mine, in El Rosario, Sinaloa, reached Guanajuato.
