Recent incidents in Peru's mining sector highlight a critical failure in our safety regulations. The tragic deaths of two workers at the Cobriza mine in Huancavelica, and the alarming frequency of fatalities in illegal mining operations, underscore a systemic issue. Despite the updated 2026 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, enforcement remains lax. The government's response to illegal mining, including amendments to the Penal Code, appears insufficient. We need stricter enforcement and comprehensive reforms to ensure worker safety and environmental protection. Without decisive action, these tragedies will continue, tarnishing Peru's mining industry and endangering lives.