Bolivia arrests four more military officials in connection with failed coupBolivia has arrested four more military officials in connection with a failed attempt to unseat the country’s president in a coup allegedly led by its former army chief. The latest people to be apprehended were the former commanding general of the air force, a sergeant accused of ramming a military vehicle into the government palace, another sergeant accused of driving a separate vehicle carrying military leaders, and an infantry captain accused of coordinating the movement of troops, according to Government Minister Eduardo del Castillo. A report sent to CNN by the Bolivian government said military officials first held meetings in May to plot the coup attempt. Zúñiga has said that the coup was a ruse ordered by President Luis Arce himself to try to boost his popularity. The president denies the claim, saying Zúñiga “acted on his own account.”Asked about the president’s response, Zúñiga’s lawyer declined to comment.

Source: CNN June 30, 2024 04:25 UTC