Rescuers in northern Peru are attempting to locate up to 17 miners trapped after a gold mine attack, highlighting ongoing violence from illegal miners.
Pataz district mayor Segundo Armas confirmed the mine collapse following an attack by suspected rival miners, stressing the difficulty of accessing the site.
La Libertad region, major for gold production, struggles with insecurity from illegal mining and organized crime, contributing to frequent violent incidents.
A previous attack in Pataz last November caused four fatalities, emphasizing the severe risks associated with informal mining operations in the area.
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