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Illegal Gold Mine in Venezuela Collapsed; Dozens Feared Dead, Over 100 Trapped

An open-pit mine wall in central Venezuela collapsed on Tuesday, trapping dozens of workers under mud. A frantic rescue effort is underway to save those affected by the incident.

Brazil: Illegal Mining Left Yanomami Indigenous People in Dire Condition

Brazil Yanomami Indigenous People Living in Dire Conditions as Illegal Mining Destroys Their Territory

Jan 25, 2023 06:50 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Officials in Brazil reported that the Yanomami Indigenous people live in dreadful conditions because illegal gold miners threaten them with violence and block the delivery of essential goods.

Brazil Is Losing Amazon Rainforest to Organized Crime, Traffickers Using the Region to Smuggle Drugs, Judge Says

Dec 09, 2022 01:09 AM EST By Mary Webber

Brazil is at risk of losing control over its Amazon rainforest region to organized crime and traffickers, who use the region to smuggle illegal drugs, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge warned.

Southwest Colombia's Massacres Increase Due to Drug Trafficking, Illegal Mining

Sep 20, 2021 11:31 PM EDT By Jess Smith

The southwestern province of Valle del Cauca in Colombia witnessed the ninth massacre in the region after residents from the town of Tulua found the victims on Sunday, increasing the number of massacres in the region.

200 Illegal Miners in South Africa Trapped Underground Outside Johannesburg

Feb 17, 2014 10:28 AM EST By Rodrigo Ugarte

Twelve have been rescued but rescue attempts have ceased as the sun set in South Africa.