"Tragic Collapse: Multiple Deaths in Illegal Gold Mine Disaster in Venezuela"

An illegally operated open-pit gold mine collapsed in central Venezuela, resulting in at least 14 confirmed deaths and several injuries. Officials fear that the death toll could rise, with an undetermined number of people possibly trapped. Relatives of the miners are urging the government to send aircraft to the remote location for rescue and recovery efforts. The collapse occurred at a mine known as Bulla Loca, which can only be reached by an hours-long boat ride, and the harsh conditions in the area are raising concerns about the potential decomposition of bodies.