Former Commander Zuñiga and two different troopers despatched to preventive detention for “tried coup” in Bolivia

The Bolivian Prosecutor’s Workplace charged them with the crimes of armed rebellion and terrorism / Picture: EFE

The Bolivian Justice Division determined to ship former Military commander Juan José Zuñiga and two different former navy leaders to jail with six months of preventive detention, accused of an “tried coup” towards the Authorities of President Luis Arce.

Together with Zuñiga, former Navy commander Juan Arnez and the previous head of the mechanized division of Viacha Edison Irahola had been despatched to preventive detention.

Compliance with the measure in Bolivia’s foremost jail

The three had been charged with armed rebellion and terrorism and should serve their sentence within the most safety jail of Chonchocoro, within the highlands of the La Paz area.

The three former navy chiefs remained in police cells in the course of the listening to, which was digital and lasted 4 hours.

An agent from the Directorate of Felony Evaluation and Intelligence (DACI) of Bolivia escorts Sergeant Allan Condorín, throughout his presentation after his arrest in La Paz (Bolivia).

Exterior the headquarters of the Particular Pressure to Struggle Crime (Felcc), within the metropolis of La Paz, a bunch of the so-called “autoconvocados” waited, who held a vigil to assist President Luis Arce and to request jail for Zuñiga. , who was branded a “traitor.”

A coup to “restore” democracy

On Wednesday, Zuñiga led a navy motion that he stated was meant to “change the federal government cupboard” and “restore” democracy in Bolivia.

After arriving in a tank on the presidential palace, he had a nose to nose with President Arce, who ordered him to retreat and withdraw the tanks and the troopers who supported him within the navy invasion. After a number of hours he was captured on the Military Common Employees.

Along with Zuñiga, Arnez and Irahola, 14 different troopers had been detained and are awaiting a listening to earlier than a decide tonight.

An agent from the Directorate of Felony Evaluation and Intelligence (DACI) of Bolivia escorts Sergeant Demetrio Mamani (d) this Friday, throughout his presentation after his arrest in La Paz (Bolivia).

Seize of 4 extra troopers

On at the present time, the Minister of Authorities (inside), Eduardo del Castillo, reported that the authorities They captured 4 different troopers, for a complete of 21 navy personnel detained for the “failed coup d’état.”

In keeping with Del Castillo, “these folks commanded the destruction of the heritage of the Bolivian folks.”

Earlier than being arrested, Zuñiga stated he wished to free “all political prisoners” and talked about former interim president Jeanine Áñez (2019-2020) and opposition governor Luis Fernando Camacho, who’re being prosecuted for the 2019 disaster.

Throughout his arrest, the previous commander informed the press that it was President Arce himself who ordered him to take out “the armored automobiles” as a method to “improve his recognition.”

La Paz / EFE