Bolivian blast death toll rises to 7, rescuers search for missing soldiers

The death toll from explosions at a military base in Viacha, Bolivia, has risen to seven, with seven people still missing. Health Minister Marcela Flores reported that 84 people have been treated, with 31 still hospitalized. The blasts, which occurred in an area used for storing pyrotechnic material, are believed to be linked to improper handling of explosives, according to President Rodrigo Paz.