Bolivia coup

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Bolivia's Army Chief Arrested After Failed Coup Attempt

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From a dramatic coup attempt to international reactions, here's what went down in Bolivia!

Bolivia recently experienced a tumultuous event when the army chief, General Juan Jose Zuniga, led a failed coup attempt by sending armored vehicles to seize power at the government palace. Despite the initial chaos, the situation was swiftly brought under control, and the general was arrested. President Luis Arce denounced the coup as a threat to democracy and stability in the country.

In a surprising turn of events, Bolivia arrested two military leaders following the failed coup, showcasing the government's commitment to maintaining order and peace. The swift response to the attempted rebellion highlighted Bolivia's strong stance against any unconstitutional actions.

Amidst the turmoil, international reactions poured in, with countries like Russia condemning the coup and warning against foreign interference in Bolivia's internal affairs. The global community closely monitored the situation, emphasizing the importance of respecting democratic processes and sovereignty.

In a bid to ensure the safety of its citizens, South Korea issued a travel advisory for Bolivia post the coup attempt, urging caution for Korean residents and tourists in the region. The incident served as a reminder of the fragile political landscape in some parts of the world and the need for vigilance in such situations.

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Bolivian army leader arrested after apparent coup attempt (CBS News)

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.

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Bolivia arrests 2 military leaders after failed coup attempt (Daily Sabah)

Bolivia arrested two of its military leaders Wednesday after the country quelled an attempted coup to overthrow the government led by President Luis...

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Who Was the Leader of Bolivia's Failed Coup and What Happens to ... (TIME)

Bolivian police hold the detained Juan Jose Zuniga, former general commander of the Army, ... His rebellion may have lasted just a few hours, but he could face as ...

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Bolivia coup attempt: General arrested after attempting to seize power (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

Forces led by army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga seemed to take control of the government.

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Bolivia Coup Attempt Fails After Military Assault on Presidential Palace (English Tempo.co)

Bolivian military pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz and a general was arrested after President Luis Arce slammed a "coup" attempt.

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Korea issues travel advisory after latest coup attempt in Bolivia (Korea Times)

Korea issued a travel advisory Thursday for Bolivia after a short-lived attempted coup there, urging Korean residents and tourists in the South American ...

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Bolivia's army chief arrested after apparent failed coup attempt to ... (ITV News)

At one point, it appeared as though the rebels had overthrown Bolivia's president, only for soldiers to withdraw after the appointment of a new army chief.

Over a 3-hour period in Bolivia, a coup attempt is launched and then ... (Iowa Public Radio)

A top military general in Bolivia on Wednesday attempted to overthrow the government. The failed coup was put down quickly and the general was arrested.

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Russia condemns Bolivia coup, warns against foreign interference (Al Mayadeen English)

The Russian Foreign Ministry issues a warning against attempts by hostile foreign entities to meddle in the domestic affairs of Bolivia and other nations ...

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Bolivia coup - latest: Army chief arrested after rebellion as president ... (The Independent)

Army commander Juan Jose Zuniga detained on suspicion of terrorism and armed uprising as president Luis Arce replaces military chiefs.

Over a 3-hour period in Bolivia, a coup attempt is launched and then ... (NPR)

A top military general in Bolivia on Wednesday attempted to overthrow the government. The failed coup was put down quickly and the general was arrested.

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Kremlin says it hopes calm can be restored in Bolivia after attempted ... (The Star Online)

Bolivian armed forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening and a general was arrested after Arce slammed a "coup" attempt ...

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Bolivian general arrested and accused of coup after dramatic ... (CNN)

Military units led by Gen. Juan Jose Zuniga – dismissed as commander of the Bolivian army just a day earlier – occupied the main square in the capital, La Paz, ...

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Bolivian police arrest leader of apparent coup attempt (BBC News)

Bolivian police have arrested the leader of an apparent attempted coup, hours after the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers.

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Police arrest army top brass after coup attempt in Bolivia (FRANCE 24)

Police have arrested two army leaders in Bolivia – army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga and navy chief Juan Arnez Salvador – after a coup attempt Wednesday ...

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Bolivia coup fails following showdown at presidential palace in La ... (USA TODAY)

After the presidential palace was stormed in La Paz, Bolivia, an apparent coup attempt has failed, and a general has been arrested.

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Bolivia foils military coup attempt: All you need to know (Aljazeera.com)

President Luis Arce asserts authority as army General Juan Jose Zuniga, who was behind the coup d'etat bid, is arrested.

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How Bolivia's failed coup attempt unfolded... in 75 seconds (BBC News)

It all started when troops and armoured vehicles led by General Juan José Zúñiga took up position on Murillo Square in the capital La Paz, where key government ...

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Analysis-Bolivia coup fiasco lays bare a divided country in political ... (The Star Online)

LA PAZ (Reuters) - A coup attempt in Bolivia that saw soldiers take over La Paz's central square and ram the presidential palace with an armored truck was ...

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Türkiye voices strong condemnation of attempted coup in Bolivia (Daily Sabah)

"We are deeply concerned by reports of an attempted coup against the elected Bolivian government," the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Ankara hopes that ...

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Bolivian general arrested after apparent coup attempt (Financial Times)

Military vehicles leave central plaza in La Paz hours after armed soldiers force their way inside.

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After short-lived coup attempt, Bolivia reels as troops ordered to ... (PBS NewsHour)

Calm returned to Bolivia's capital after troops led by a top general stormed the presidential palace, then quickly retreated, tumultuous scenes that ...

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Former heads of Bolivia's army and navy arrested over failed coup (The Guardian)

Minister says alleged putschists will be charged with crimes after apparent mutiny in volatile country.

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Bolivia reels from short-lived coup attempt as apparent calm returns (ABC News)

Bolivia's government has announced the arrest of 17 more people over their alleged involvement in the attempted coup that shook the South American country.

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Bolivia's government repulses military coup attempt (Vatican News)

Bolivia's democratically elected government of President Luis Arce was challenged by rogue factions of troops, who attempted to storm the Presidential Palace in ...

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Bolivia coup fiasco lays bare a divided country in political, economic ... (Reuters)

A coup attempt in Bolivia that saw soldiers take over La Paz's central square and ram the presidential palace with an armored truck was put down as abruptly ...

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17 more people arrested in attempted coup that shook Bolivia ... (The Associated Press)

Bolivian President Luis Arce raises a clenched fist surrounded by supporters and media, outside the government palace in La Paz, Bolivia, Wednesday, June 26, ...

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Holy See condemns attempted coup in Bolivia (Vatican News)

Archbishop Vincenzo Turturro, the Apostolic Nuncio to Paraguay, condemns the attempted coup in Bolivia and calls for responsible actions to create a ...

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Bolivia's attempted coup, dueling versions of what happened, raises ... (NBC News)

Bolivians were grappling with the attempted coup on Thursday undertaken by General Gen. Juan José Zúñiga, rattling the government of President Luis Arce and ...

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Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup? (BBC News)

Gen Juan José Zúñiga's storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule.

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REACTION: Bolivia's Failed Coup Attempt and What It Means (Americas Quarterly)

The army's commander, Juan José Zúñiga, tried to seize power before backing down. Former army commander Juan ...

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Bolivia's President Arce swears in new army chief after coup... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Bolivia President Luis Arce late Wednesday swore in a new army commander general after troops led by his predecessor stormed the presidential palace ...

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Bolivia coup fiasco lays bare a divided country in crisis (The Japan Times)

The attempt has uncovered tense political fault lines in the nation and growing anger with a flagging economy.

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REACTION: Bolivia's Failed Coup Attempt and What It Means (Americas Quarterly)

The army's commander, Juan José Zúñiga, tried to seize power before backing down. Former army commander Juan ...

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Who is General Zúñiga, the shadowy officer behind the thwarted ... (The Associated Press)

1 of 4 |. Bolivian police hold the detained Juan Jose Zuniga, former general commander of the Army, in La Paz, Bolivia, Wednesday, June 26, 2024. · 2 of 4 | · 3 ...

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