Rodrigo Paz Mourns 20 Dead After C-130 Crashes Into El Alto Traffic
At least 20 people died after a Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed into traffic during a hailstorm near El Alto while carrying unissued banknotes.President Rodrigo Paz deployed 600 soldiers and 100 police to stop looting, while Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas pleaded for respect during national mourning.Central Bank President David Espinoza oversaw the destruction of the money as General Sergio Lora investigated potential overweight issues and the status of two missing crew members.The aviation authority suspended all operations at the international airport while investigators worked to determine if slippery conditions contributed to the fatal accident.