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    1. All signs indicate that Army Commander Juan José Zúñiga's attempted coup has failed in Bolivia. Zúñiga was personally present at the Plaza Murillo, the only reported site of military mobilization. The coup followed his dismissal from his command yesterday.
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    Zúñiga's dismissal Tuesday was in retribution for his public opposition to Evo Morales' presidential candidacy. eldeber.com.bo/pais/general-zuniga-fue-relevado-de-su-cargo-como-comandante-general-del-ejercito_373216
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      Very striking that the Army Commander felt this was a possible option (obviously b/c of 2019), but also very clear that he did not gather either military or civilian support for the coup he attempted today.
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        Longer text of Zúñiga's interview, which broke taboo on military commanders taking political positions. eldeber.com.bo/pais/juan-jose-zuniga-confiamos-en-la-capacidad-de-nuestros-gobernantes-para-poner-panos-frios-a-las-turb_373134
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        Zúñiga on Tuesday, before firing: "We are those who faithfully comply with the Constitution"/"Somos fieles cumplidores de la Constitución Política del Estado." Zúñiga on Wednesday: "We cannot continue with our State as it is."
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