Prăbușirea unei mine ilegale de aur din Columbia a ucis nouă persoane

A landslide at an illegal gold mine in Colombia has resulted in nine deaths and many missing persons, with rescue efforts hindered by difficult terrain and armed groups. Mining in the Nariño region is largely controlled by criminal organizations, making it a dangerous activity. Authorities report that between 12 and 15 individuals are unaccounted for, and the local government struggles to provide assistance due to the presence of drug trafficking and extortion gangs. The Ombudsman's Office has requested military air support to facilitate medical and humanitarian access. Such mining accidents are common in Colombia, particularly at illegal sites lacking safety regulations.