VOICED : Canadian mine digs up gold Mexican town digs up bodies

In Capitolio, a small town in southern Mexico, the presence of a Canadian-owned mine, Goldcorp, has brought both economic benefits and increased criminal activity. The wealth generated by the mine has attracted gangs, leading to violence and insecurity. Despite the community's pleas for government protection, little has been done, prompting residents to take matters into their own hands. The situation highlights the complex interplay between economic development and social challenges in mining regions.

What has been a consequence of the wealth brought by the Goldcorp mine to Capitolio?

• Attraction of criminal gangs

• Increased tourism

• Higher education levels

• Improved infrastructure

Who was Ricardo Lopez, and what happened to him?

• Son of a former union head, gunned down

• A miner who won an award

• A Canadian engineer working at the mine

• A local businessman who was kidnapped

What did Ricardo Lopez request from Goldcorp that was denied?

• More vacation days

• A new mining site

• A pay raise for miners

• An armed escort for employees

What was the community's response to the lack of government protection?

• They stopped working at the mine

• They held a protest march

• They moved to another town

• They formed vigilante groups

What was the impact of the temporary troop presence in the village?

• It led to more mining jobs

• It temporarily alleviated fear

• It caused more gang violence

• It permanently reduced crime