An injured family from the Interoceanic Train derailment filed a complaint with the General Prosecutor's Office against contractors and officials for injuries and abuse of authority. The accident, which occurred on December 28 in Oaxaca, resulted in 14 deaths and dozens of injuries. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that victims do not need additional legal actions and can seek support from the Executive Commission for Victims.
The derailment of the Interoceanic Train of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec occurred on December 28, 2025, in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, causing 14 deaths and leaving dozens injured, with 11 still receiving medical attention as of January 5, 2026.
An affected family, consisting of Juan Manuel Iglesias, Flor del Carmen Temích, and their son Alexis Iglesias Temích, who were traveling from Ciudad Juárez to Oaxaca, filed a complaint with the General Prosecutor's Office (FGR) that same Monday. Represented by the law firm Vega Mac Gregor Arellano Abogados without their physical presence, they denounced the 'crime of injuries' and 'abuse of authority' against responsible contractors, such as Comsa Infraestructuras, Grupo Constructor Diamante, and Daniferrotools.
Lawyer Adrián Arellano explained: 'They are a family coming from missions in Ciudad Juárez to Oaxaca; unfortunately, they could not reach their destination due to this derailment.' The complaint aims to collaborate in the FGR's investigation and prevent the case from being forgotten. In a phone call, Juan Manuel Iglesias stated: 'This lawsuit is for those officials who neglected their work and yielded to corruption.'
Injuries include an 18-stitch head opening and arm surgery for the son, a second-degree ankle injury for the father, and a first-degree cervical affectation for the mother. Iglesias criticized the hospital's lack of supplies and sensitivity.
The complaint is based on irregularities noted by the Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF) from 2019 to February 2025, such as poor supervision, construction, and rehabilitation, with no photographic evidence of the works.
In her morning conference on January 5, President Claudia Sheinbaum responded that victims do not need to initiate additional legal proceedings, as the FGR has opened an investigation file with expert assessments from the Railroad Transport Regulatory Agency. 'It is not necessary to approach lawyers,' she said, warning about law firms seeking commissions. She recommended going to the Executive Commission for Victims (CEV) for government support and insurance resources. The FGR extracted information from the locomotive's 'black box,' and the government promises comprehensive damage repair, with indemnifications being defined with the insurer.
