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Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to a maximum-security prison
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to a maximum-security prison

Associated Press  

LA PAZ, Bolivia — The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup was sent Saturday to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising. “At some point the truth will be known,” a handcuffed Gen. Juan José Zúñiga told journalists as he was escorted by two guards to the vehicle that will take …

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Bolivia coup attempt: 17 people arrested in attempted coup that shook the country, government says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bolivia coup attempt: 17 people arrested in attempted coup that shook the country, government says

The Hindu  

Bolivia's government on Thursday announced that a total of 17 people have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the attempted coup that shook the economically troubled country the day before. “We are in a democracy, not a dictatorship.” Before his arrest late Wednesday, Zúñiga alleged without providing evidence that Arce had ordered the general to carry out the coup …

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Protesters rally in Bolivia, boosting president and denouncing thwarted military coup
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Protesters rally in Bolivia, boosting president and denouncing thwarted military coup

LA Times  

Supporters of Bolivian President Luis Arce gather Thursday in the capital, La Paz, to protest a former army general’s apparent attempt at seizing power this week. Before his arrest late Wednesday, Zúñiga alleged without providing evidence that Arce had ordered the general to carry out the coup attempt in a ruse to boost the president’s popularity, fueling a frenzy of …

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Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis

Associated Press  

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated — the latest crisis in the South American country facing a political battle and an economic crisis. Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government …

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Bolivian general arrested and accused of coup after dramatic showdown with president
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bolivian general arrested and accused of coup after dramatic showdown with president

CNN  

CNN — A Bolivian general has been arrested and accused of mounting a coup against the government after attempting to storm the presidential palace on Wednesday. Justice Minister Ivan Lima denied Zúñiga’s claims, saying he “lies and tries to justify himself about a decision he took and over which he will have to answer to justice.” Bolivian President Luis Arce …

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