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Bolivia’s President Thwarts Coup Attempt by Rallying Citizens

Bolivia’s President Thwarts Coup Attempt by Rallying Citizens

Bolivian Gen. Juan José Zúñiga arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis

Bolivia’s President Luis Arce successfully quashed an attempt to overthrow his left-wing government after a tense afternoon in which heavily armed troops, seemingly led by a top army general, stormed the government palace before retreating and seeing their alleged leader detained. On Wednesday, Arce called on citizens to defend democracy from an apparent coup attempt, […]