Venezuela Military Battles Criminal Gang in Mining Region
At least 18 people were killed at an illegal gold mine during clashes with security forces
CIUDAD GUAYANA, Venezuela—At least 18 people were killed at an illegal gold mine in southern Venezuela during clashes with security forces looking to take control of the area, an official said Sunday.
The confrontation was confirmed to the Associated Press by an army officer who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he wasn’t allowed to discuss the operation. He said it broke out Saturday when the army traveled to the Cicapra mine after receiving information that an armed gang was threatening wildcat miners in the remote...