Peruvian Gold Bloodbath

The article discusses the recent massacre in Mocoa, Colombia, where at least 15 people were killed and several others injured. The killings are attributed to ongoing violence and criminal activity tied to the control of gold mining operations in the region. The article emphasizes the deep-seated social and political problems that fuel such violence, pointing to extreme poverty, lack of opportunities, and state neglect as contributing factors. These conditions have created a breeding ground for criminal gangs and armed groups vying for control of the region's valuable gold resources. The article highlights the complex and often murky connections between these armed groups, local authorities, and the security forces. There are suspicions of police complicity in the massacre. The struggle for control of the gold mining operations is central to the violence. The article also criticizes the government's response to the crisis as inadequate and ineffective. It argues that the government's focus on militarization and repression has failed to address the underlying socio-economic issues that drive the violence. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/11/qtzu-m11.html