Six people, among them a baby, killed yesterday (03.04.2025) because of burst In a gold mining mine in the west Bolivia.
The explosion occurred in Sorta, 150 kilometers north of La PAS, in a three -storey building where gold mining equipment and machinery. The explosion was said to have been caused by opposing miners who are allegedly clashing for the control of precious metal mining, as announced by the Bolivian interior ministry.
Four men, one woman and a one -year -old baby were killed because of the explosion, according to police.
Another six people were injured, four seriously, Elmyrion Martins, a doctor in the hospital where they were decorated, said at the French Agency.
According to preliminary data, the explosive mechanism had been placed in a barrel containing fuel and was activated “remotely,” said Johnny Agilera, Deputy Minister of Interior, during a press conference.
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“I would dare say this is a terrorist act,” he added.
In this area, where gold veins are found, conflicts are often burst between rival gold miners, which attracts the take -off of precious metal price in the last decade.
In July 2024, another explosion had occurred during incidents in the same area, which had caused the deaths of two police officers.
In Bolivia, 57.5% of the production of mines and mines are in the hands of cooperatives. Most gold mines are located north of the capital LA PAS.