A failed coup attempt in Bolivia by US-backed General Juan José Zúñiga.
- 24 days ago
A failed coup attempt in Bolivia by US-backed General Juan José Zúñiga.
Bolivia, a dramatic coup attempt aimed at President Luis Arce was stopped in its tracks.
Armored vehicles smashed into the government palace, yet Arce stood strong, swiftly replacing the defiant army commander.
His firm actions, backed by massive support from the public waving national flags, led to the troops pulling back.
Bolivian President Luis Arce has met the leader of the attempted military coup in Bolivia face to face at the doors of the Presidential Palace.
Bolivian president emerges VICTORIOUS from the palace:
"Brothers, I want to thank you. You have mobilized quickly throughout the country... No one can take away the democracy we've earned in the streets through the blood of the Bolivian people!"
The leader of the attempted coup, Juan José Zúñiga, has been arrested by his own troops.
The Bolivian government is a big supporter of the Global South and has applied for BRICS membership.