5 October 2024
3 month ago
Moscow strongly condemns the attempted coup in Bolivia and expresses full support for President Arce - Russian Foreign Ministry
Bolivian General Zuñiga was arrested this evening whilst talking to the press, he claimed that the 'coup' today was done on the instruction of the president to boost his popularity
General Zuñiga has left Plaza Murillo in his armoured vehicle, it appears the military is withdrawing
Bolivian General Zuñiga just made a statement to the press in Plaza Murillo where he says the armed forces want to restore democracy as well as calling for the release of political prisoners including former president Jeanine Áñez
"I ask, I order, I order that all personnel who are mobilized must return to their units," said José Wilson Sánchez, new commander of the Army
President Arce installs a new high military command, after Zúñiga took Murillo Square
The new commander of the Army, José Sánchez, says that "no one wants to see the image that we are giving in the streets" and orders the withdrawal of the military under the command of Juan José Zúñiga, in the midst of a coup attempt
UrgentThe president @LuchoXBolivia and vice president @LaramaDavid change Military High Command
"It is a great responsibility that falls between us," said the new Army commander general, José Wilson Sanchez Velasquez. He ordered that all personnel who are mobilized on the streets return to their units.
Bolivia's president confronts his military commander on live TV, orders soldiers to withdraw from government palace
3 month ago
The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, announces that she is urgently calling on "the presidents of the member countries of CELAC" to condemn the coup d'état in Bolivia.
The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, calls for mobilization against the coup d'état: "We are going to confront any coup attempt. We need the people to mobilize in favor of democracy"
This is the moment when President Luis Arce asks the Army commander, Juan José Zúñiga, to withdraw the military forces from Plaza Murillo. However, the military leader refuses. Solar Radio
General Zúñiga made a statement in Plaza Murillo stating they would take the Casa Grande del Pueblo (Bolivian presidential residence)
Military with ammunition in Murillo Square in La Paz. President Luis Arce is unaware of the unusual movement3 month ago
Military with ammunition in Murillo Square in La Paz. President Luis Arce is unaware of the unusual movement
Aerial view of Plaza Murillo, soldiers guard the four corners. Photos: Javier Mamani APG Noticiasn
Bolivian army vehicles and soldiers have blocked Plaza Murillo outside the Bolivian legislative assembly. Commander general of the Bolivian Army Juan José Zuñiga is in La Paz leading the potential coup
Former president Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé questions the military takeover of the Palacio Quemado. "Military insubordination once again puts Democracy in Bolivia at risk"
Bolivian Foreign Minister denounces irregular military mobilizations and asks for international support
The Army commander, Juan José Zúñiga, recognizes President Arce "for the moment." "The pain of someone desperate for power is greater. The pain and anger of a group of gang members who at all costs want to take power is more important," he said in Plaza Murillo.
Carlos Mesa repudiates the taking of Plaza Murillo and the Palacio Quemado by the military. "The mandate of the current government must end on November 8, 2025. Any attempt like this is nothing more than a coup d'état," he tweeted
Bolivian military armoured vehicle breaks down the doors of the Palacio Quemado (former presidential residence) in La Paz and soldiers enter to secure the building
The doors of the Plurinational Constitutional Court in Sucre are already closed. TCP officials leave their facilities
Report military presence in Plaza Murillo. President Luis Arce denounced "irregular mobilizations"
Cochabamba The residents of the municipalities of Quillacollo and Vinto clashed again this Wednesday over a boundary conflict. The Police arrived at the scene and had to use chemical agents to disperse the protesters. (Multimedia Height)3 month ago
Cochabamba The residents of the municipalities of Quillacollo and Vinto clashed again this Wednesday over a boundary conflict. The Police arrived at the scene and had to use chemical agents to disperse the protesters. (Multimedia Height)
President of Bolivia, Luis Arce, arrives in Venezuela to participate in the XVIII ALBA Summit
Bolivia summons the ambassador of Ecuador
Evo Morales asks the Government of Bolivia to break diplomatic relations with Ecuador
Russian Security Council Secretary Patrushev held consultations on security issues with representatives of Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela and Bolivia in the capital of Nicaragua, Managua, and announced Moscow's readiness to provide all possible support to Latin American friends, - the press service of the Russian Security Council reported.
8 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 7 km W of Yacuiba, Bolivia