Bolivia's General Zuniga arrested for coup attempt

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Bolivia's General Zuniga arrested for coup attemptBolivia's government and international leaders denounced the attempted coup. It is unclear where Zuniga is being taken.

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Last Updated 27 June 2024, 05:12 IST

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Juan Jose Zuniga, General Commander of the Army of Bolivia, speaks in La Paz, Bolivia, in this handout picture released on June 25, 2024.</p></div>

Juan Jose Zuniga, General Commander of the Army of Bolivia, speaks in La Paz, Bolivia, in this handout picture released on June 25, 2024.

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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.

(Published 27 June 2024, 05:12 IST)

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