Bolivia coup bid fails after short-lived military assault on presidential palace
Thursday, 27 June 2024 The failed coup attempt in Bolivia revealed deep-seated issues of economic struggle and political unrest, showcasing the challenges faced by the military in upholding political orders. The incident underscored the fragility of democracy in the country amidst ongoing turmoil.
In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, June 26, Bolivian President Luis Arce successfully thwarted a coup attempt that saw heavily armed troops take control of Murillo Square in La Paz and an armored vehicle breach the government palace. The coup was led by General Juan Jose Zuniga, who had been...
Former Bolivia president Evo Morales questions the official version of "a coup with zero wounded, zero shots, zero deaths" and calls for an investigation into the June 26 events in the South American..
The Bolivian government had intelligence that a coup attempt could occur before the country's top military commander and his troops forced their way into the presidential palace this week, a..