Bolivian military plane crash kills 20, scatters currency. A C-130 Hercules aircraft carrying new banknotes veered off the runway at El Alto International Airport near La Paz, crashing onto a busy avenue and striking multiple vehicles. At least 20 people died and 28 were injured in the incident. Footage showed chaotic scenes as bystanders rushed to collect scattered cash while authorities deployed tear gas to disperse crowds. The defense ministry stated the banknotes had no official serial numbers and therefore held no legal purchasing power. Authorities later burned the money at the crash site. Weather conditions including heavy hail and lightning may have contributed to the accident, though investigations are ongoing.
