On a day of fast-moving occasions in Bolivia, police arrested a former armed forces chief who led an obvious coup try.
It began when troops and armored automobiles led by Common Juan José Zuniga took up positions in Plaza Murillo within the capital, La Paz, the place the principle authorities buildings are situated.
Video confirmed an armored automobile making an attempt to breach the doorway to the presidential palace.
However three hours later, President Luis Arce appointed new army commanders and vowed resistance, and the troops left the sq..
Seconds earlier than his arrest on Wednesday, Gen. Juan José Zuniga stated the president had ordered him to launch an rebellion.
Bolivia’s protection minister says the federal government now has full management of the armed forces.
