Landslide at Artisanal Gold Mine in Nariño Kills at Least Nine

A landslide at an artisanal gold mine in Santa Bárbara de Iscuandé, Nariño, has killed at least nine people, with rescue operations ongoing. The Defensoría del Pueblo has demanded security guarantees due to the presence of armed groups in the area, complicating rescue efforts. This highlights the intersection of informal mining, disaster risk, and armed conflict in rural Colombia.