### [2026-09-7](/feed/2026/09/7/index.md)

##### Military
# The death toll from an explosion at military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, on Friday rises to nine. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/bolivia-confirms-7-deaths-others-still-missing-after-military-base-explosion-2026-09-07/)

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