At Least 20 Dead in Bolivian Military Plane Crash Amid Scenes of ChaosSat 28th Feb, 2026A catastrophic accident involving a military aircraft in Bolivia has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, including a newborn, according to official statements from Bolivian authorities. However, the Bolivian Ministry of Defense clarified that these notes lacked official numbering or serial codes, meaning they held no legal or commercial value. Despite this, the presence of the money at the crash site attracted large crowds, leading to disorderly scenes as people attempted to seize the bills scattered among the wreckage. Police detained at least twelve people on suspicion of theft amid attempts to remove the banknotes from the area. In response to the escalating tension, the Central Bank of Bolivia decided to incinerate the remaining banknotes recovered from the crash.

Source: The Munich Eye February 28, 2026 18:36 UTC