At Least 23 Dead in Venezuelan Gold Mine Collapse

The tragedy in a remote, illegally operated mine underscores the dangers of the country's unregulated mining industry.

At least 23 people have died in a gold mine collapse in Venezuela, with dozens feared dead or trapped.
The mine, known as Bulla Loca, was an illegal operation in a remote area, highlighting the dangers of Venezuela's unregulated mining industry.
Officials and rescue teams are working to recover bodies and assist the injured, amid challenges due to the mine's remote location.
The tragedy has exposed the sense of abandonment felt by rural communities in Venezuela, bypassed by economic improvements seen in urban areas.
This incident is among the worst in Venezuela's mining industry, which has grown amidst the country's economic crisis.