The collapse of an illegal mine in the State of Bolívar has left at least 15 dead and 11 injured. The deposit had begun to be exploited six months ago and the collapse occurred in an area with a depth of about 35 meters.
Illegal mining is common in this area, as are accidents linked to said activity. In 2023, another of these excavations collapsed, leaving 12 dead. Follow all the international information on Facebook and X, or in our weekly newsletter.