In a tragic incident at Sandhill Landing along the Cuyuni River, a Brazilian gold miner was fatally stabbed by a fellow countryman, as confirmed by the Guyana Police Force on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Francis Diago Alivera, succumbed to multiple stab wounds following an altercation that erupted around 1:45 AM. The suspect, a 24-year-old Brazilian national also employed as a gold miner in the area, allegedly armed himself with a knife during the dispute, inflicting severe injuries on Alivera. Police investigations revealed that the two men were acquainted and had been socializing earlier in the evening before the argument escalated. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the incident. Alivera was initially assisted by bystanders and transported to a nearby mining outpost for emergency medical care. He was later transferred to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where he ultimately died from his injuries. Authorities have recovered a knife believed to be the weapon used in the attack. The case underscores the volatile nature of mining communities and the urgent need for enhanced security measures in such areas.