Bolivian authorities arrested General Juan Jose Zuniga on Wednesday afternoon (26), as seen by a Reuters news agency witness, hours after troops invaded the presidential palace amid an attempted military coup.
The Bolivian government and international leaders denounced the coup attempt. It is unclear where Zuniga is being taken.
Who is the general who led the coup attempt?
Since 2022, Juan José Zuñiga has served as commander-in-chief of the Bolivian Army.
But, on Monday (24), the military man made controversial statements against former Bolivian president Evo Morales, saying that he “can no longer be president of this country”.
His statements cost him his position, as the government decided to fire him on Tuesday (25). However, the military revolted against the Executive, leading the uprising.
Find out more about the general through this article.
President denounces coup attempt
Arce denounced the mobilization of some army units in La Paz led by General Juan José Zuniga, warning of an attempted coup d’état.
“Today, the country is facing an attempted coup d’état. Today, the country is once again facing interests for democracy in Bolivia to be interrupted,” said the president in comments from the presidential palace, with armed soldiers outside.
“The Bolivian people are called together today. We need the Bolivian people to organize and mobilize against the coup d’état in favor of democracy,” he added.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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