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Jun 27, 2024 · Bolivia’s army general Juan José Zúñiga, who was reportedly sacked earlier in the week, tried to take over the government of the South American country of 12.5 million by leading troops and...
- Chad de Guzman
Jun 27, 2024 · Forces led by army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga seemed to take control of the government of President Luis Arce as they vowed to "restore democracy ", but he pledged to stand firm...
Jun 27, 2024 · Led by a top general, armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia's government palace in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated. The general was arrested.
Jun 27, 2024 · Bolivian President Luis Arce thwarted an apparent attempted coup on Wednesday, as Army General Juan Jose Zuniga was arrested, hours after he led troops and tanks to storm the presidential palace...
- Al Jazeera Staff
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Jun 26, 2024 · Still, the apparent attempt to depose the sitting president appeared to lack any meaningful support and even Arce’s rivals closed ranks to defend democracy and repudiate the uprising.
Jun 27, 2024 · Armored vehicles forcefully breached the palace entrance, leading to a direct confrontation between President Luis Arce and Zúñiga. Arce demanded Zúñiga’s withdrawal, which was followed by the mutinied military units’ retreat. The rebellion lasted just three hours.
Jun 27, 2024 · Forces led by army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga appeared to take control of Mr Arce’s government as they vowed to “restore democracy” but the president vowed to hold firm and swiftly...
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