Bolivian Military Coup Attempt Fails
Top General and Allies Attempt to Storm Presidential Palace
International Outcry as Apparent Coup Attempt Subsides
La Paz, Bolivia - A top general and allied members of the military attempted to storm the presidential palace in Bolivia on Wednesday, October 12, 2023, in a failed coup attempt. The attempt was quickly quelled, and President Luis Arce remains in power.
The general, Victor Zuniga, was detained along with several other high-ranking military officers. Zuniga reportedly led a group of soldiers to the presidential palace in an attempt to seize control of the government. The attempt was met with resistance from loyalist forces, and Zuniga and his allies were quickly defeated.
The coup attempt has been widely condemned by the international community. The United States, the United Nations, and the European Union have all called for a return to democratic order in Bolivia. President Arce has vowed to investigate the coup attempt and prosecute those responsible.
The failed coup attempt is a reminder of the fragility of democracy in Bolivia. The country has a long history of military coups, and the recent attempt is a sign that the country's democratic institutions are still vulnerable. However, the quick and decisive response by loyalist forces shows that the people of Bolivia are committed to democracy and will not tolerate attempts to undermine it.
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