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A Bolivian Air Force Lockheed C-130, FAB-81, crashed after landing at El Alto International Airport, killing at least 20 people and injuring others. The aircraft was carrying newly minted Bolivian banknotes, which had not entered circulation.

Amid chaos, scattered banknotes attracted crowds, prompting security interventions with over 500 soldiers and 100 police deployed. The crash raises concerns about aviation safety and infrastructure risks when military operations intersect with civilian areas. The Bolivian government temporarily closed the airport and will investigate the crash's causes, including runway conditions and pilot decisions.