Reina Menacho
Reina Menacho is a local councilor in Potosí, Bolivia, who has been actively raising awareness about the imminent risks associated with the deteriorating conditions of Cerro Rico. Since 2021, she has been vocal about the dangers posed by the mountain, which has witnessed numerous collapses and fatalities among miners. Menacho emphasizes the urgent need for action to preserve both the safety of the miners and the integrity of this UNESCO World Heritage site, as the mountain is at risk of a catastrophic collapse.
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Reina Menacho is a councilor of the Municipality of Potosí who reported on the intense mining operations above the 4,700-meter mark.
Unas 20 cooperativas sacan mineral de la punta del Cerro Rico, pese a la prohibición
Bolivia· 2025-09-26
Reina Menacho, a councilor, has been closely monitoring the deterioration of Cerro Rico since 2021.
El Cerro Rico absorbió la vida de casi 100 mineros este año y su cúspide está por colapsarBolivia· 2025-09-21
