Critical Rescue Operation Underway for Chilean Miners Amid Questions of Negligence and Safety Oversight

Amid a tense race against time, rescuers continue their efforts to free five miners trapped deep underground in Chile’s El Teniente copper mine following a devastating landslide triggered by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake. The mine, operated by the state-owned firm Codelco, is the largest underground copper mine worldwide—yet it now finds itself under scrutiny not only for rescue capabilities but also for its safety practices. How Long Will Authorities Ignore Potential Negligence? The rescue teams, some veterans of the famed 2010 San José mine disaster rescue, have made progress removing debris but have yet to establish contact with those trapped...