Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil

02/01/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Mine landslide in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Brazilian Government was deeply saddened to learn of a landslide that hit a mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing more than 200 people and injuring many more.

Brazil expresses its solidarity and sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes the injured a quick and complete recovery.

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