This could be unrelated to the political news, of course, but ERBOL (and other sources) report a bomb explosion just past noon in Santa Cruz. The explosion (reportly large enough to destroy a car) went off in the 6th floor of the Palacio de Justicia. No injuries are reported.
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Explosion in Santa CruzDecember 15, 2007Tags: Bolivia bombing politics Santa Cruz
CommentsMiguel - Does this courthouse represent the central government or the departmental government? I don't know enough to guess at whom this attack might be aimed. Posted by Frank IBC December 15, 2007 2:47 PM Keep in mind that legally there is no "departmental" government. Departments are merely administrative divisions of the central government (like in France). That said, the building has been a symbol in Santa Cruz since it was built a decade ago. Also, some reports suggest that the target was some specific proceedings involving police officers. So it could've been a particular gripe, not part of a broader political issue. Posted by mcentellas December 15, 2007 2:53 PM It's one of the tallest buildings in Santa Cruz and easily rises above all other buildings in the northern half of the city. Architecturally, it's a pleasant-looking tower contrasting favorably with the surrounding area. It is sarcastically referred to as the Palacio de Injusticia and represents the national government. I'm at a loss as to who would target it though. Posted by Norman December 15, 2007 11:24 PM
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