Bolivian Air Force

The Bolivian Air Force is the air branch of the Armed Forces of Bolivia. Recent news focuses on a tragic incident involving one of its Hercules C-130 transport planes. The aircraft, carrying newly printed Bolivian banknotes, crashed near El Alto International Airport, near the capital city of La Paz. The crash occurred on Friday and resulted in at least 11 to 20 fatalities and numerous injuries. The plane veered off the runway during landing, impacting a busy highway and damaging approximately a dozen vehicles. The accident scattered banknotes across the crash site, leading to chaotic scenes as people rushed to collect the money. An investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway. The incident highlights concerns about air safety and the transportation of valuable cargo within Bolivia.