Sudden cardiac arrest in Mexico is a public health problem that mainly affects men between 35 and 55 years of age, with coronary artery disease being the main cause.

A sudden cardiac arrest occurs due to a severe ventricular arrhythmia and requires immediate attention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and an automatic defibrillator.

In Mexico, between 150,000 and 250,000 cases are reported annually, with a fatality rate of 95% due to lack of timely care. To increase the chances of survival for anyone who experiences a sudden cardiac arrest, a “cardioprotected space” can be created with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and trained personnel who can respond to these events in a timely manner.

At Endeavour, we have created cardioprotected spaces at our Guanaceví, Bolañitos and León sites, with the necessary instrumentation and training to give immediate attention to any affected worker. Guanaceví obtained its certification as a cardiosafe space in 2023 and is currently in the process of recertification for 2025. Bolañitos and León will start the certification process in 2025. Terronera will join this effort as it moves into operations.