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Sheinbaum Visits Oaxaca After Interoceánico Derailment, Announces Immediate Aid

Investigators and regulators are examining the crash as the government assigns family liaisons and begins 30,000‑peso payments to cover urgent needs.

Overview

  • The Line Z derailment between Nizanda and Chivela left 13 dead and dozens injured; authorities report all bodies have been recovered and patients remain spread across regional hospitals.
  • Sheinbaum met victims and families at ISSSTE Tehuantepec and IMSS hospitals in Salina Cruz and ordered continuous on‑site support, with the hotline 55 2230 2106 available for relatives.
  • The government began 30,000‑peso immediate assistance per affected person, covering funeral and transfer costs, with additional support to follow as investigations and insurance processes advance.
  • The FGR secured the crash area and deployed prosecutors, federal police and specialized experts to gather evidence, interview witnesses and inspect the train and track in coordination with Oaxaca officials.
  • ARTF, SICT and Semar launched technical safety reviews of the corridor, and passenger operations on the affected segment remain under assessment as peritajes continue, with several patients still in serious but treated condition.