Bolivian authorities detain failed coup leader
Military troops in armored vehicles fire tear gas at people outside the Quemado Palace at Plaza Murillo in La Paz on June 26, 2024. (Photo by AIZAR RALDES / AFP)
ALBAWABA - Hours after attempting to take over the presidential palace in the capital La Paz, Bolivian authorities have arrested ex-army chief and failed coup attempt leader Juan José Zúñiga after he said he wants to "restore democracy in the country".
Later on Wednesday, armored vehicles crashed through the doors of the Bolivian governmental palace, where troops were seen taking control of the facility, vowing to "restore democracy", blocking several routes in La Paz, and occupying the square in front of the government building.
Just when the troops were launching their coup, Zúñiga stated that while he still held respect for President Luis Arce for now, he wanted there to be a change of government.