Fourteen Killed After Illegal Gold Mine Collapses in Remote Colombian Jungle

Search teams have called off operations in Colombia following the collapse of an illegal gold mine deep in the country's rainforest. The disaster, which occurred in a hard‑to‑reach area accessible only by boat or aircraft, left fourteen people dead and several others injured. Authorities say the site was surrounded by dense jungle, complicating rescue efforts. The incident was reported on 20 October 2026.