Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest
Summary
A landslide at an illegal gold mine in southwest Colombia killed at least 13 people and injured seven others. This disaster happened while Colombia is still recovering from a major earthquake that struck the region earlier in August.Key Facts
- The landslide occurred on Wednesday night at an illegal gold mine in the Narino department of Colombia.
- At least 13 people died and seven were injured in the landslide.
- The slope collapse was caused by mining activity, according to a local government official.
- Earlier in August, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, killing 319 people and injuring thousands.
- Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella requested the United States to temporarily suspend tariffs to help local businesses.
- In May, an explosion at a legal coal mine in Cundinamarca, Colombia, killed nine workers and injured six more.
- The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management handles disaster responses in Colombia.
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