Five Dead in Mexico After Poisoned Ritual Drink

Five individuals died in Oaxaca, Mexico, after consuming a toxic potion during a Santeria ritual aimed at acquiring supernatural powers.

The victims, aged 18 to 55, are believed to be related and participated in the ritual to gain special powers.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a group suicide, suspecting the potion was self-prepared.
Santeria, a religion that blends African, Catholic, and Spiritist elements, was the faith context for the ritual.
Toxicology tests are underway to identify the substances mixed in the potion, which may include hallucinogenic or toxic elements.
Past incidents in Mexico have linked Santeria with dangerous practices, including a 2018 case involving the murder and sale of human bones.