An explosion occurred on 2026-09-04 at the Centro General de Mantenimiento del RAM-2 Bolívar military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, about 35 kilometers from La Paz. ^[1] Bolivia's national police subcommander, Colonel Roger Roca, said on 2026-09-04 that the incident was under control, with 7 people missing and 2 confirmed dead. ^[2] An explosion occurred at the RAM-2 "Bolivar" military maintenance center in Viacha, Bolivia, on September 4, leaving at least two people dead, seven missing, and 59 injured. ^[3] The Bolivian Police confirmed that an explosion at a military barracks in the department of La Paz resulted in two deaths, seven missing persons, and approximately 59 injuries as of the report. ^[4] The subcommander of the Bolivian Police, Colonel Roger Roca, confirmed that two people were killed and seven were missing as a result of the explosion. ^[5] At least 52 of the injured from the Viacha military barracks explosion on 2026-09-04 are civilians, and the identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. ^[6] Director José Martín Carrasco of the La Paz Departmental Health Service reported that 59 people were injured, including seven minors and 52 civilians, with eight suffering severe injuries. ^[7] The Ministry of Defense issued a preliminary report characterizing the explosion as an "accidental" detonation involving pyrotechnic material stored at the barracks. ^[8] Subcommander Roger Roca of the Bolivian Police stated that the incident has been brought under control and that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion. ^[9] Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano stated that emergency mechanisms were activated and that a technical investigation has been ordered to determine the causes and responsibilities. ^[10]