Nine dead after explosion at military base in Bolivia
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state
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At least nine people have died following an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, located approximately 30 kilometers from La Paz. The blast occurred on Friday, October 4, in an area used for storing pyrotechnic material. According to the Ministry of Defense, a ninth body was recovered from the rubble on Monday afternoon. Health Minister Marcela Flores reported that 84 patients have been treated since the incident, with 31 people remaining hospitalized. President Rodrigo Paz stated that the cause is under investigation, though evidence suggests the explosion was an accident caused by the improper handling of stored explosives. President Paz announced a period of national mourning and urged the public not to politicize the tragedy. He added that the armed forces are reviewing safety protocols to protect both military personnel and local residents. One resident near the barracks described the intensity of the blast by stating that their house moved like jelly.
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