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Authorities inspect school infrastructure in Viacha to prepare for return to classrooms

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Bolivian education and local authorities inspected six schools and the district education office in Viacha for possible damage.
  • The review followed two explosions at the Bolívar Regiment on Sept. 4 that caused deaths and significant material damage.
  • Classes moved temporarily to distance learning while officials assess the conditions required for a return to in-person education.

A commission representing several levels of government inspected schools in Viacha on Monday after an incident at the Bolívar Regiment, with the aim of establishing whether students can safely return to classrooms.

The inspection covered Norah G. de Zeballos school, the 21 de Septiembre Alternative Education Center, Evaristo Valle school, José Ballivián school, 20 de Octubre school and the District Education Directorate. Officials checked for possible damage to the buildings and their facilities.

The Ministry of Education carried out the work through the La Paz Departmental Education Directorate, in coordination with Viacha’s municipal government, the district education authorities and technical specialists. The review is intended to assess safety conditions and identify measures needed before in-person teaching resumes.

Two explosions occurred at the Bolívar Regiment at about 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, causing deaths and considerable material damage. Authorities subsequently ordered schools to switch temporarily to distance learning.

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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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