Tried coup in Bolivia seems to have failed: troopers go away the sq. in entrance of the palace in La Paz

Basic Zúñiga initially appeared unimpressed and introduced his rapid intention to launch some political prisoners.

Acre then put aside Zúñiga and appointed Basic José Wilson Sánchez as the brand new commander-in-chief of the military. He instantly ordered the troopers to return to their barracks. With success, as a result of they left shortly afterwards. Within the meantime, the sq. in entrance of the palace is within the fingers of the police.

Zúñiga was then arrested whereas chatting with the press at a navy barracks. “You’re beneath arrest, Basic,” Inside Minister Jhonny Aguilera mentioned.