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Bolivian Military Storms Presidential Palace in Failed Coup Attempt
On June 26, 2024, Bolivian military forces, led by General Juan José Zúñiga, stormed the presidential palace in La Paz in an attempted coup against President Luis Arce. The soldiers, with armored vehicles, breached the palace doors. However, the coup quickly failed as President Arce stood firm, condemned the action, and swiftly appointed a new army commander, José Wilson Sánchez. Sánchez ordered all troops to stand down and return to their barracks, leading to General Zúñiga's arrest. The event has been widely condemned by international leaders. Key points:
Key points
- Event: Failed military coup attempt in Bolivia on June 26, 2024.
- Location: Plaza Murillo and Presidential Palace, La Paz, Bolivia.
- Key Figures: President Luis Arce (democratically elected) and General Juan José Zúñiga (deposed army chief).
- Action: Military troops with armored vehicles briefly seized the main square and stormed the palace.
- Outcome: Coup failed within hours; President Arce appointed a new army chief, who ordered troops to withdraw.
- Aftermath: General Zúñiga was arrested and the government regained control, with international condemnation of the coup. Why it matters: Illustrates the persistent threat to democratic stability from military overreach in Latin America. Relevant for understanding civil-military relations.
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Posted 26 June 2026. More daily posts →