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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.
      1. …in reply to @CarwilBJ
        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
    1. …in reply to @CarwilBJ
      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.
  1. …in reply to @CarwilBJ
    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