# Bolivian military barracks explosion kills 2, leaves 7 missing and 59 injured

An explosion at a Bolivian military barracks in Viacha killed 2, left 7 missing, and injured 59, according to police.

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An explosion occurred on 2026-09-04 at the Centro General de Mantenimiento del RAM-2 Bolívar military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, about 35 kilometers from La Paz. [^1]

Bolivia's national police subcommander, Colonel Roger Roca, said on 2026-09-04 that the incident was under control, with 7 people missing and 2 confirmed dead. [^2]

An explosion occurred at the RAM-2 "Bolivar" military maintenance center in Viacha, Bolivia, on September 4, leaving at least two people dead, seven missing, and 59 injured. [^3]

The Bolivian Police confirmed that an explosion at a military barracks in the department of La Paz resulted in two deaths, seven missing persons, and approximately 59 injuries as of the report. [^4]

The subcommander of the Bolivian Police, Colonel Roger Roca, confirmed that two people were killed and seven were missing as a result of the explosion. [^5]

At least 52 of the injured from the Viacha military barracks explosion on 2026-09-04 are civilians, and the identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. [^6]

Director José Martín Carrasco of the La Paz Departmental Health Service reported that 59 people were injured, including seven minors and 52 civilians, with eight suffering severe injuries. [^7]

The Ministry of Defense issued a preliminary report characterizing the explosion as an "accidental" detonation involving pyrotechnic material stored at the barracks. [^8]

Subcommander Roger Roca of the Bolivian Police stated that the incident has been brought under control and that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion. [^9]

Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano stated that emergency mechanisms were activated and that a technical investigation has been ordered to determine the causes and responsibilities. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. An explosion occurred on 2026-09-04 at the Centro General de Mantenimiento del RAM-2 Bolívar military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, about 35 kilometers from La Paz. (El Universo, News)
2. Bolivia's national police subcommander, Colonel Roger Roca, said on 2026-09-04 that the incident was under control, with 7 people missing and 2 confirmed dead. (El Universo, News)
3. An explosion occurred at the RAM-2 "Bolivar" military maintenance center in Viacha, Bolivia, on September 4, leaving at least two people dead, seven missing, and 59 injured. (El Comercio, News)
4. The Bolivian Police confirmed that an explosion at a military barracks in the department of La Paz resulted in two deaths, seven missing persons, and approximately 59 injuries as of the report. (El Informador, News)
5. The subcommander of the Bolivian Police, Colonel Roger Roca, confirmed that two people were killed and seven were missing as a result of the explosion. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
6. At least 52 of the injured from the Viacha military barracks explosion on 2026-09-04 are civilians, and the identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. (El Universo, News)
7. Director José Martín Carrasco of the La Paz Departmental Health Service reported that 59 people were injured, including seven minors and 52 civilians, with eight suffering severe injuries. (El Comercio, News)
8. The Ministry of Defense issued a preliminary report characterizing the explosion as an "accidental" detonation involving pyrotechnic material stored at the barracks. (El Comercio, News)
9. Subcommander Roger Roca of the Bolivian Police stated that the incident has been brought under control and that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion. (El Informador, News)
10. Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano stated that emergency mechanisms were activated and that a technical investigation has been ordered to determine the causes and responsibilities. (El Universal, News)

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