Explosion at military installation causes at least two dead and 80 wounded in Bolivia

RTP Notícias5 September 2026 at 09:20

An explosion occurred at a military installation in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, located about 30 kilometers from La Paz. The incident caused at least two dead and 80 wounded, affecting both civilians and military. The information was confirmed by the Bolivian minister of Defense, Ernesto Justiniano. The military barracks was the location where the explosion took place, causing a significant number of victims.

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