The failed coup in Bolivia; The leader of the coup plotters was arrested

Afghan Voice Agency (Aءښ) - International Service: According to Independent, local news sources in Bolivia reported that yesterday (Wednesday) a military coup occurred in the country, which is said to have been defeated by the president changing the army commander.

Bolivian President Luis Arce gave a speech to his supporters who had gathered outside the government palace after the failed coup and thanked them for their support and said: Long live democracy.

The president of Bolivia also announced in a press conference the failure of the coup in this country led by the commander-in-chief of the army and the arrest of General Juan Jose Zuniga, the leader of the coup plotters in La Paz, and said: I changed the commander of the army.

Ares also released a video and ordered the army commander to leave the presidential palace.

Addressing the army commander, Jose Zuniga, he said: I am your captain and I order you to withdraw your soldiers and I will not allow this disobedience.

Before entering the building, Zuniga told reporters that he still recognizes President Ares as the commander-in-chief of the army, but stressed that a new cabinet will be formed soon.

Jose Wilson Sánchez, the new commander of the army, after accepting his position, ordered the withdrawal of military forces to their base.

A senior government official in Bolivia said a few hours ago, referring to the movement of army soldiers in the streets leading to the presidential palace, that a coup is underway.