Bolivia

2024 - 6 - 27

Bolivia President Foils Coup Attempt with People Power

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Read about the dramatic failed coup in Bolivia and how President Arce saved the day! 🇧🇴 #Bolivia #CoupAttempt

In a nail-biting turn of events, Bolivia was on the brink of a coup as soldiers surrounded the government palace. President Luis Arce rallied the citizens to support him, and the coup attempt was thwarted after intense moments of uncertainty. The rebel military leader, Juan José Zúñiga, was swiftly arrested, bringing relief to the nation. The sight of soldiers retreating and military vehicles pulling back marked the triumph of democracy in Bolivia.

President Arce, amidst international support, emerged victorious, denouncing the coup attempt and asserting his authority over the military. His resolute stand against the rebellion showcased a strong leadership that refused to bow to unconstitutional forces. The failed coup was a wake-up call for Bolivia, highlighting the fragility of democracy and the importance of unity in times of crisis.

A crucial moment in Bolivian history, the attempted coup will be remembered for the people's power prevailing over military intervention. President Arce's call for citizens to defend democracy resonated deeply, uniting the nation against the threat to its freedom. The events that transpired serve as a stark reminder of the constant vigilance needed to protect democratic values against any potential threats.

The failed coup in Bolivia echoes a long history of political turmoil in the region, underscoring the challenges of maintaining stability in a volatile political landscape. President Arce's handling of the crisis has solidified his position as a leader committed to upholding democratic principles, earning him both domestic and international support in the face of adversity.

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Image courtesy of "CNN International"

Attempted coup in Bolivia fails after president calls on country to ... (CNN International)

Soldiers block the street in front of the presidential palace, right, and the Legislative Assembly, left, in Plaza Murillo in La Paz, Bolivia, on June 26, 2024.

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'Irregular' military movement sparks coup fears in Bolivia (TheCable)

A heavy presence of soldiers trooping from armored vehicles into the doors of Bolivia's government palace has sparked fears of a coup.

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Bolivian president thanks people after facing down failed coup attempt (Aljazeera.com)

Amid international outcry, an apparent coup attempt in Bolivia has subsided, with President Luis Arce asserting his authority over the country's military.

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Military flees Bolivia government palace, general in custody after ... (NPR)

The Bolivian general who appeared to be behind the rebellion, Juan José Zúñiga, was arrested after the attorney general opened an investigation against him.

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Military flees Bolivia government palace after coup attempt fails (Voice of America)

The soldiers pulled back along with a line of military vehicles as hundreds of Arce's supporters rushed to the square outside the palace, waving Bolivian ...

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Bolivian President Luis Arce condemns coup attempt (BBC News)

The rebel military leader in charge says he wants to "restructure democracy" in the country.

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Troops, military vehicles pull back from Bolivia's government palace ... (PBS NewsHour)

Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia's government palace Wednesday in what appeared to be a failed coup attempt, as President Luis Arce said ...

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Bolivia's president sees off attempted coup after urging citizens to ... (The Guardian)

Luis Arce said the country's democracy was at stake after army troops seized control of La Paz's political heart and military police storm palace.

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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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Attempted coup in Bolivia fails after president calls on country to ... (CNN)

Bolivian President Luis Arce stared down a short-lived attempted coup, after calling on the public to “organize and mobilize” in defense of democracy.

Leader of attempted coup in Bolivia arrested - FRCN HQ (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

The public prosecutor's office has opened a criminal investigation on the head of the Bolivian Navy, Vice-Adm Juan Arnez Salvador, who has also been ...

A military coup attempt is underway in Bolivia, with troops and tanks ... (NPR)

CHANG: Armored vehicles have taken to the streets of the capital, La Paz, surrounding the governmental palace and repelling demonstrators with tear gas. We're ...

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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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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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What triggered the coup attempt in Bolivia? (The Associated Press)

Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia's government palace as President Luis Arce said his country faced an apparent attempted coup.

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Coup Attempt Foiled In Bolivia, General Arrested After Military Rains ... (Arise News)

Bolivian armed forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening, and a general was arrested after President Luis Arce condemned a ...

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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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Bolivia's President slams coup attempt, orders Army General's arrest (Internatinal Centre For Investigative Reporting)

On Wednesday, June 26, military troops led by the country's Army Commander, Juan José Zúñiga, gathered around the presidential palace with a tank slammed at the ...

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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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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 arrests 17 as failed coup deepens instability (Guardian)

Bolivian authorities on Thursday paraded handcuffed detainees in front of the media, announcing 17 arrests after a botched coup d'etat that has deepened ...

Bolivia – Political situation (26 Jun. 2024) (France diplomatie)

France condemns the attempted attack on democracy in Bolivia yesterday and urges respect of the constitutional order. France expresses its (…)

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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Latin America was famed for coups, but Bolivia shows how it has ... (Financial Times)

In a continent once famous for long spells of military rule, Bolivia's latest attempted coup was mercifully brief. General Juan José Zúñiga, head of the ...

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Bolivia president denies prior intelligence of coup planning (Reuters)

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Thursday denied any involvement or prior knowledge of a failed coup attempt led by the country's former top military ...

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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 lambasts accusations of a self-coup as 'lies' as ... (The Associated Press)

Bolivian President Luis Arce has denied being behind an attempted coup against him and said the general who apparently led it “acted on his own,” lashing ...

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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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Image courtesy of "Americas Quarterly"

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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