Bolivian military coup: Coup’s aim failed as President urges population to mobilize in protest against autonomy ultimatum

A controversial figure in Bolivian politics, Juan José Zúñiga – arrested since the coup attempt – opposes former Bolivian President Evo Morales, who still holds significant influence in the country. Current President Luis Arce is from the same party as Morales.

Zuniga has been vocal in his criticism of Mr. Morales, who plans to run for president again in 2025.

The now-fired army chief declared that Mr Morales “cannot become president of this country again” and vowed not to let him “trampled the Constitution and disobeyed the people’s mandate”.

Accused of embezzling approximately 2.7 million Bolivianos (£286,421) during his military occupation, General Zúñiga’s understanding of political dynamics helped him find his footing in the militia. el debar Newspaper.

Mr Morales has also accused General Zuniga of plotting a military organization against him.

Recently dismissed military commander General Juan Jose Zuniga was detained on suspicion of terrorism and armed rebellion. Parents informed of.

On Wednesday, he visited L.A. Army equipment led in Plaza Murillo. Paz, where they stormed the presidential palace, an armored car rammed a door and infantrymen were rapidly closing in.

By late afternoon, President Luis Arce had named José Wilson Sánchez Velásquez as the new army commander, who later called on the infantrymen to return to their barracks and refrain from bloodshed.

Meanwhile, General Zuniga was sent to L.A. Was arrested on the front of the overall personnel headquarters. Paz and at one point apparently being pushed into a white police pickup truck.

Bolivia’s Health Minister María Renee Castro said that 8 people were injured by shrapnel impact following the coup and civil protests.

Citizens gathered in protest as hooded and armed men surrounded the intersection, leading to daily clashes and accidents. l. A. Razon informed of.

Now dismissed General Juan José Zúñiga, who had led the coup’s aims, was immediately taken into custody.

Several Latin American leaders, including Mexico’s President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou, condemned the coup attempt and expressed support for Bolivia’s President Luis Arce.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric also condemned the seizure of power by a faction of the Bolivian military, standing in support of Bolivia’s autonomy. He advised newshounds that he “immediately” contacted his Bolivian counterpart to express his “solidarity.”

European Union leaders also expressed their concerns. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the military’s actions in Bolivia and called for the promotion of autonomy and appropriate legislation.

Richard Porter, the British ambassador to Bolivia, echoed those sentiments. “The United Kingdom condemns any attempt to seize power by unconstitutional means,” he said.

President Luis Arce issued a video observation ordering the overall commander of the army, Juan José Zúñiga, to call in sick.

“The country is facing a coup attempt. Here we are determined to counter any coup attempt in Casa Grande. We need the Bolivian people to organize,” Mr. Arce said.

Speaking to reporters outside the government building, Mr. Zuniga said that “for now” he respects Mr. Arce as commander-in-chief.

Recently dismissed military commander General Juan Jose Zuniga was detained on suspicion of terrorism and armed rebellion. Parents informed of.

On Wednesday, he visited L.A. Army equipment led in Plaza Murillo. Paz, where they stormed the presidential palace, an armored car rammed a door and infantrymen were rapidly closing in.

By late afternoon, President Luis Arce had named José Wilson Sánchez Velásquez as the new military commander, who later called on the infantrymen to return to their barracks and refrain from bloodshed.

Meanwhile, General Zuniga was sent to L.A. Was arrested on the front of the overall personnel headquarters. Paz was once seen being pushed into a white police pickup truck.