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Viacha schools switch temporarily to virtual classes after military-base explosions

From El Deber · () Spanish

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

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  • Viacha's education authorities ordered schools and alternative education centers in districts 1 and 2 to move temporarily to virtual classes.
  • The decision followed explosions at the Bolívar military regiment that shattered windows at nearby schools.
  • Fire officials warned residents not to handle unfamiliar objects found in the area because some devices could detonate.

Schools and alternative education centers in districts 1 and 2 of Viacha will move temporarily to virtual classes after explosions at the Bolívar military regiment damaged nearby facilities.

The Viacha District Education Directorate said in a statement that in-person classes would remain suspended while the municipal government inspected the affected schools and assessed whether they were safe. Classes will return to classrooms only when suitable conditions are in place.

The Ingavi Education Unit stands about three blocks from the regiment, while the José Ballivián schools and Evaristo Valle school are about five blocks away. The explosions shattered windows in several schools. Some mothers said children had to leave their classrooms after the shockwave scattered broken glass across desks.

Fire authorities warned residents to notify officials if they find unfamiliar objects in the area. Some devices discovered there could detonate if handled improperly.

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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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