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Peru: Three Dead and Seven Missing in Attack on Miners

Published January 1, 2026, 20:09
Peru: Three Dead and Seven Missing in Attack on Miners

At least three miners were killed and seven are missing following an attack on informal mines in the northern Peruvian region of La Libertad on New Year's Eve. The mayor of Patas, Aldo Marino, stated that the death toll may be higher, according to reports from the area. Police had previously reported 13 deaths in the same region in May, due to the activity of criminal gangs seeking to control gold mines. The police have not yet confirmed the recent attack, and government officials have not made any statements. This incident is part of a series of attacks on small-scale gold mines in Peru.