Bolivians rush to banks after plane crash with stolen cash causes currency confusion

lefigaro.fr (French)

Bolivians rushed to banks after a military plane crash carrying millions in cash, causing widespread panic over currency validity. Thousands sought to exchange their money as businesses refused older banknotes feared to be among those stolen from the crashed plane, leading to long queues. The central bank has invalidated specific banknote series from the crash, but confusion has led to the rejection of many legitimate older bills.


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