2024-06-30 22:12:10
This afternoon the president of Bolivia, Luis Arce has dismissed Juan José Zúñiga as commander of the Bolivian Military and has appointed Jose Wilson Sanchez as the brand new proprietor.
Via a press convention, Arce He reported that the brand new excessive command of the armed forces will take the place of the person who stormed the Authorities Palace in La Paz in an tried coup d’état.
In his first intervention as a excessive command, Wilson Sanchez He requested the members of the military who’re mobilizing to return to the barracks.
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“That’s the reason now in my capability as commander of the military [..] I request, order and order that each one personnel who’re mobilized should return to their items.
“The final lord Zuniga “He has been a very good commander and we ask him to not spill the blood of our troopers, that isn’t proper,” he talked about.
The identical method, Luis Arce He thanked the worldwide neighborhood for talking out relating to what occurred in Bolivia.
Tanks and troops occupied Plaza Murillo, within the middle of the Bolivian capital, the place the presidential headquarters is situated. A tank tried to knock down a steel door of the presidential palace, which Basic Juan José Zúñiga, former Military commander, later entered.
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In keeping with Bolivian tv, the officer entered the constructing for just a few moments earlier than strolling out.
“We’re upset by the outrage that exists, sufficient is sufficient” […] Absolutely there will probably be a brand new cupboard quickly,” Zúñiga talked about to the native press with out confirming whether or not he was finishing up a coup d’état.
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2024-06-30 22:12:10