One day after the December 28, 2025, derailment of the Interoceanic Train's Line Z in Nizanda, Oaxaca—which killed 13 and injured 98—President Claudia Sheinbaum visited victims, announced 30,000 pesos per family in aid, and federal probes deepened with victim identities released.
The incident involved a train from Salina Cruz to Coatzacoalcos sliding off tracks, with the lead car tumbling 6.5 meters down a slope. Initial rescues by the Navy were followed by ongoing care, with 36 of 98 injured still hospitalized as of December 29 (e.g., 9 at IMSS Bienestar in Salina Cruz, others in Tehuantepec, Juchitán).
The 13 confirmed dead, per Segob, include: Elena Solórzano Cruz (6), María Antonia Rosales Mendoza (58), Bersain Cruz López (65), María Concepción Barbosa Acevedo (65), Israel Enrique Gallegos Soto (60, Heraldo de Oaxaca journalist), Inés Alvarado Rojas (57), Amada Rasgado Lázaro (70), Patricia Medina Pérez (49), Luisa Camila Serrano Moreno (15), María Luisa Pasaron González (66), Raúl López Cruz (67), Rogelio Alfonso Luna Luna (63), and Honoria Medina Pérez (56). Victims hailed from Oaxaca and Veracruz, including two minors.
President Sheinbaum toured hospitals in Tehuantepec and Salina Cruz on December 29, pledging immediate 30,000-peso support to families. The FGR deployed forensic, engineering, and photography experts, analyzing the 'Pulser' data recorder (speed, brakes, direction); Semar noted prior 'Hi-Rail' track inspections found no issues.
Witness Juan Manuel Iglesias described chaos: 'Screams and desperation... I helped rescue women, children, elderly.' Opposition voices, like PAN's Mario Vázquez, called for international review and service suspension over possible track faults. Embassies (Russia, UK, US) offered condolences. Families can call Segob at 55 2230 2106.
