An attempted coup d'état recently took place in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, which shocked both home and abroad. According to the latest report from the main station reporter, on June 26, local time, the Bolivian government announced the arrest of two former military commanders suspected of leading the attempted coup - former army commander Juan José Zuniga and former naval commander Juan Anés Salvador. This news quickly aroused widespread concern in the international community.
The coup attempt and tension on the streets of the capital
At noon on June 26, a sudden military operation was staged in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. A group of soldiers and armoured vehicles assembled in Piazza Murillo, just a stone's throw from the presidential palace. Former army commander Souniga openly stepped out of the armored vehicle and announced that he had led the military operation. He claimed that they "came to express their grievances" because they could not tolerate the country's descent into poverty and the disgrace of the military.
Subsequently, servicemen and armored vehicles began to storm the gates of the presidential palace, trying to break through the line of defense. This sudden action immediately caused panic and unrest among the population. Footage from local television showed a tense atmosphere at the scene, with gunshots and shouts coming and going.
The former president denounced, calling it a "coup d'état in the making"
In response to the incident, former Bolivian President Evo Morales reacted quickly and strongly condemned the military action. He said it was a "coup d'état in the making" that sought to subvert the normal order and stability of the country. Morales called on the population to remain calm and refrain from participating in any illegal actions, while demanding that the government take decisive measures to maintain the security and stability of the country.
The government reacted quickly and arrested the main suspects
In the face of this sudden coup d'état, the Bolivian government reacted quickly. They mobilized a large number of police forces to cordon off and search Plaza Murillo. After an intense manhunt and manhunt, the government succeeded in arresting two former military commanders suspected of leading the coup – Zuniga and El Salvador.
According to the government, they have sufficient evidence that Zúñica and El Salvador played a leading role in the coup. The two will face severe legal sanctions on charges of treason and endangering national security, among other crimes.
The situation has stabilized initially, and the population is calling for peace
Thanks to the Government's swift response and decisive measures, tensions on the streets of La Paz have gradually eased. At present, the capital has initially returned to calm. However, this incident still has a considerable impact on Bolivia's political and social stability.
In the aftermath of the incident, many people expressed their opinions and called for a peaceful resolution of the contradictions and differences within the country. They said that only through dialogue and consultation can we find a way to solve the problem and achieve long-term peace and stability in the country.
International attention, calling for respect for democracy
This incident has also aroused widespread concern in the international community. Many countries and international organizations have issued statements condemning the coup and calling on the Bolivian government to respect democracy and maintain the country's stability and security.
At the same time, the international community also calls on all parties to remain calm and exercise restraint, resolve differences and contradictions through dialogue and consultation, and jointly promote peace and development in Bolivia.