In the early hours of this Tuesday, a regrettable incident took place on Route 9, between Yacuiba and Villamontes, in the department of Tarija, where a vehicle carrying five soldiers overturned, resulting in the loss of their lives.
The Deputy Minister of the Fight Against Smuggling, Daniel Vargas, confirmed the death of the five soldiers, who were part of the Strategic Operational Command (CEO).
According to the statements of the deputy minister, the incident occurred on Route 9 during anti-smuggling operations conducted by a task force from Yacuiba, possibly after midnight.
The official version suggests that the soldiers were in pursuit of smugglers when the vehicle they were traveling in went off the road and became stuck at the edge, causing the death of the five military personnel.
"An exhaustive investigation is being carried out by the Public Prosecutor's Office and Traffic, as well as the Military. We are analyzing audio recordings captured through the Intelligence of the Armed Forces," stated Vargas.
The deputy minister mentioned the possibility that the accident was an 'attack,' based on communications among smugglers. However, he also noted that alcohol tests will be conducted to rule out the possibility that the soldiers were under the influence of alcohol.
The five deceased soldiers were identified as Sub-Lieutenant Yamil Ricardo Argani Espinoza, Sub-Lieutenant José María Romero Chambi, Second Sergeant Braulio Cayo Pacaje Mamani, Sergeant Vladimir Brayan Pacasi Flores, all from the Army, and Sergeant Ruddy Mendoza Vicencio, from the Air Force.
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