Bolivia's General Zuniga arrested for coup attempt
Juan Jose Zuniga, General Commander of the Army of Bolivia, speaks in La Paz, Bolivia, in this handout picture released on June 25, 2024.
PHOTO: Reuters
PUBLISHED ONJune 27, 2024 1:17 AM
LA PAZ - Bolivian authorities arrested General Juan Jose Zuniga on Wednesday afternoon, a Reuters witness saw, hours after troops stormed into the presidential palace amid a military coup attempt.
Bolivia's government and international leaders denounced the attempted coup. It is unclear where Zuniga is being taken.
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