Venezuela gold mine collapse kills 23 as rescue efforts underway

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Venezuela gold mine collapse kills 23 as rescue efforts underway

Rescue workers are digging through an open-pit gold mine in Venezuela, which collapsed on Tuesday. At least 23 people working in the illegal mine were killed, and dozens of worried relatives are still awaiting news of their loved ones. Rupert Stone reports.

February 22, 2024