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La Rinconada Mining Unrest Leaves One Dead, 22 Vehicles Torched

The stoppage over rampant mine robberies has left thousands without income, intensifying demands for an immediate restart.

Overview

  • Police and prosecutors confirmed the gunshot death of Isidro Ccori Quispe, 59, at the CECOMIRL plant in Cunca Pujio, with one wounded identified as Miguel Ángel Gonzales, 29.
  • On-site inspections documented 22 burned units—13 dump trucks, 6 loaders, 1 excavator and 1 pickup—along with a destroyed workers’ camp.
  • Protesters allege private security fired on marchers, while Corporación Minera Ananea condemned the vandalism and urged prosecutors to identify and charge those responsible.
  • Hunger strike and an indefinite work stoppage continue as miners, merchants and residents demand immediate reactivation after a promised phased restart was not fulfilled.
  • Mining has been halted since October 3 due to armed robberies in shafts, affecting an estimated 30,000 miners and up to 60,000 residents, with local leaders seeking national authorities, police reinforcements and even an emergency declaration.