Chaotic Bolivian coup fizzles out after just three hours as top general is arrested

Bolivian General Juan Jose Zuniga following his arrest in La Paz. Photo: Reuters

Paola Flores

Calm has returned to Bolivia’s capital after troops led by a top general stormed the presidential palace, then quickly retreated.

Bolivians chanting in support of the president rallied outside his palace yesterday, denouncing the abortive coup attempt.

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