Deadly Dynamite Clash Between Bolivian Mining Cooperatives Leaves Six Dead

The explosion at Yani mining camp highlights long-standing tensions over gold deposits, with rescue efforts ongoing and reports of missing persons.

At least six people were killed in a dynamite-fueled clash between rival mining cooperatives, Hijos de Ingenio and Señor de Mayo, at the Yani mining camp in Bolivia.
The explosion caused significant damage, destroying machinery, a diesel tank, and houses, while leaving the nearby town of Sorata without power.
Authorities have confirmed fatalities and are continuing rescue efforts, with reports of missing individuals still emerging.
The conflict stems from a years-long dispute over control of gold veins, reflecting broader issues within Bolivia's mining sector, including lack of regulation and frequent violence.
Bolivia's mining cooperatives, which emerged during economic crises in the 1980s, now dominate the industry but face criticism for unsafe practices and environmental harm.