# Bolivian military base blast leaves seven dead, seven missing

https://mins.news/en/item/48698

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-07 17:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/7/bolivian-military-base-blast-leaves-seven-dead-seven-missing?traffic_source=rss

> Seven people have died and seven remain missing after explosions at a military base in Viacha, near La Paz. President Rodrigo Paz declared national mourning and said the blasts appeared to have resulted from improper handling of stored explosives. Prosecutors are investigating possible manslaughter and other crimes.

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