A deadly rush for gold has unfolded as its value surges in an economy facing severe instability, with nearly 100 fatalities reported in the chaos of recent days. Desperate individuals risking their lives in dangerous conditions highlight the extreme measures being taken amid economic collapse. The precious metal’s rising worth has turned mining and smuggling operations into high-stakes, often lethal ventures. Authorities are struggling to contain the crisis as panic-driven demand drives violent competition for limited supplies.
Nearly 100 people have died in recent days in the scramble for gold, whose value has grown in a shattered economy.
