Bolivia Declares National Mourning After Viacha Disaster Kills 9, Missing 5

A disaster in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed nine people, left five missing, and affected dozens, prompting the government to declare national mourning. The Army reports that conscripts attending a cycling event on a hill reduced the number of casualties, suggesting the toll could have been higher. The nature of the disaster is not specified, but the event's impact and the government's response indicate a significant humanitarian crisis.