A platform collapsed at a construction site between 20 de Octubre and Kantutani avenues in the Sopocachi area of La Paz. Mayor Iván Arias and the company responsible for the project reassured residents, stating that efforts will be made to stabilize the site.
The incident caused concern among neighbors who are uncertain about the safety of their homes, especially considering that the slide affected the road.
"We understand that it is a man-made event caused by human activity, triggered by the displacement of the retaining wall," explained Daniel Rueda, an engineer from the construction company.
The engineer pointed out that the saturation of the soil could be due to a water leak, the origin of which needs to be determined.
He assured that the construction has all the permits to build a structure of around 18 floors. He added that they have employed a modern excavation system, with no reported issues even during the rainy season.
Residents criticized Mayor Arias, claiming that they had previously warned that the land was unsuitable for construction, considering it used to be a lake.
The Mayor urged residents to have confidence, emphasizing that efforts are underway to ensure safety. He mentioned that there is currently no evacuation plan, although it is not ruled out.
In the morning, there was an issue as EPSAS couldn't close the water valve for the corresponding area, delaying the start of mitigation efforts.
The company representative stated that, as part of their contingency plan, an assessment of adjacent homes is being carried out.
"We have notified that there is currently no risk of homes facing any problems," reassured Engineer Rueda.
He explained that they will divert the water system through pipes and install wedges on the retaining wall to stabilize Kantutani Avenue.
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