Another banana republic coup that failed. Rumor is that the CIA was behind it, but that remains to be proven.
In a significant escalation in Bolivia, a high-ranking general was detained following an incident where armored vehicles breached the doors of the presidential palace in La Paz. This event, described by President Luis Arce as an attempted coup, unfolded on a recent Wednesday. The operation was orchestrated by General Juan Jose Zuniga, the army chief, who declared his intention to “restore democracy,” challenging President Arce’s authority. In response, President Arce quickly appointed a new military commander who ordered the insubordinate troops to withdraw.
The failure of the coup in Bolivia/ the commander of the coup plotters was arrested
After the failed coup in Bolivia against the president, “Juan Jose Zuniga”, the former commander-in-chief of the Bolivian army, pic.twitter.com/QXgrxbRgUp— Behnam Hedayati (@hedaybehnam) June 27, 2024
The turmoil, which lasted around three hours, saw the withdrawal of the military forces and their vehicles. Concurrently, hundreds of supporters of President Arce gathered in the square outside the palace. They displayed Bolivian flags, sang the national anthem, and expressed their support enthusiastically.
Additionally, government minister Eduardo del Castillo reported the arrest of former Vice Admiral Juan Arnez Salvador. Del Castillo emphasized that the objective of this group was to overthrow the government, which was elected through democratic means.
coup attempt failed in Bolivia and chief of army has been arrested
on president call people started to organize and mobilized themself to come forward to safeguard democracy in such move they failed army chief move to topple the government pic.twitter.com/tT18k2OQ57— The Point (@liaqatali775) June 27, 2024
Major Points
- A senior Bolivian general was arrested following an incident where armored vehicles breached the presidential palace in La Paz.
- The attack, led by Army Chief General Juan Jose Zuniga, was described by President Luis Arce as an attempted coup.
- President Arce responded by appointing a new military commander who successfully ordered the insurgents to stand down.
- The confrontation ended after three hours with the retreat of military forces and the gathering of Arce’s supporters who celebrated their support outside the palace.
- The incident occurs amid ongoing political tension between Arce and former President Evo Morales and a severe economic crisis in Bolivia.
Charles William III – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
