David Espinoza Burns Cash as 12 Arrested After Bolivian Air Crash

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At least 15 people died when a Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying newly printed banknotes crashed into 15 vehicles in El Alto.Central Bank President David Espinoza oversaw the burning of the legal-tender-free bills as 12 people were arrested for looting the wreckage.Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas deployed 500 soldiers to secure the site while civilians hindered rescue efforts by collecting the cash.Air Force General Sergio Lora searched for two missing crew members while the local international airport remained closed following the fire.
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