Early morning explosions rock La Paz
About a dozen large explosions rocked downtown La Paz this morning, commencing at about 6:01 local (10:01 UTC). The blasts, lasting over approximately 8 minutes, appear to have come from the Plaza Murillo area. No illumination was visible from the blasts, and in the morning darkness it is still too early to see any smoke or other visible signs of damage. There is no local televised news programming scheduled at this hour. More as it becomes available.
(Today is Bolivia's Independence Day - 180 years since becoming a republic in 1825.)
(Today is Bolivia's Independence Day - 180 years since becoming a republic in 1825.)
2 Comments:
Were they associated with 6 de agosto celebrations? Although I have never been in La Paz during that time, perhaps they were a salute when they raised the flag in the Plaza.
Was there anything on the news about it?
Yes, most likely related to 6 de agosto, though it was a bit early!
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