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  "id": 5797127,
  "title": "At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/at-least-two-dead-in-blast-at-bolivia-military-barracks-5797127",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T16:10:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/at-least-two-dead-in-blast-at-bolivia-military-barracks/"
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  "account": "An explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia has claimed at least two lives, with authorities warning the death toll could rise. The blast, which occurred around 14:30 local time (18:30 GMT) on Friday, injured 81 people and left 14 others missing. Health officials estimate the death count may be between 10 and 15. The incident took place in Viacha, a town approximately 30km (19 miles) from the capital city of La Paz. The explosion, caused by \"pyrotechnic material,\" damaged dozens of homes, prompting emergency responders to search the debris.\n\nBolivia's Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano revealed that a sergeant and 13 conscripted soldiers, aged between 18 and 19-years-old, are among the missing. President Rodrigo Paz expressed his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, vowing a thorough, technical, and transparent investigation into the incident. The cause of the explosion, which involved fireworks stored at the barracks, remains under investigation.\n\nViacha authorities have declared a three-day mourning period. Police spokesperson Roger Roca stated that emergency workers are urging the public to maintain a safe distance, at least 150m away from the military base, due to the risk of a further explosion.",
  "summary": "At least two people have been killed after an explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia—but authorities fear the toll could be higher.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "At least 10 killed in explosion at Bolivia military base; over 50 injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/at-least-10-killed-in-explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-over-50",
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        "title": "Explosion kills at least 10 at military base in Bolivia",
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        "title": "Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured",
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        "title": "At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/at-least-two-dead-in-blast-at-bolivia-military-barracks",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Explosion at Bolivian military base kills at least 10, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-at-bolivian-military-base-kills-at-least-10-dozens-injured",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-kills-at-least-10",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:22:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Bolivia: Deadly explosion rocks military base in Viacha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/bolivia-deadly-explosion-rocks-military-base-in-viacha",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:27:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-kills-at-least-10-dozens-injured-5704550",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:34:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Bolivia barracks blast kills at least two, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/bolivia-barracks-blast-kills-at-least-two-dozens-injured",
        "published": "2026-09-05T06:05:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-kills-at-least-10-dozens-injured-5733838",
        "published": "2026-09-05T06:53:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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