Overview

• 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.