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Bolivia Plane Carrying Bank Cash Crashes, Killing at Least 10

Sergio Mendoza
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A Bolivian military aircraft transporting central bank cash crashed near El Alto International Airport, killing at least 10 people and injuring others. The incident occurred in February 2026 in western Bolivia. The plane was carrying banknotes for the central bank when it went down, scattering currency across the crash site. Authorities confirmed the cash was rendered legally worthless after the accident. Chaos erupted as dozens of locals rushed to grab the scattered bills, leading to clashes with security forces. Police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Central bank officials declared the damaged banknotes invalid, prompting authorities to burn the remaining cash to prevent further looting. The move aimed to restore order and prevent financial exploitation. The crash’s cause remains under investigation, though early reports suggest mechanical failure or human error may have played a role. No official statement has confirmed the exact trigger.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000A Bolivian military aircraft transporting cash for the central bank crashed near El Alto International Airport in the western part of the country, leaving more than 10 people dead and an unspecified number injured.The crash was followed by unrest at the scene as dozens of people attempted to seize banknotes scattered across the area, clashing with security forces. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds before burning the bills after central bank officials said the cash had no legal value.

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