Former Bolivian army commander General Joan Jose Suniga, who attempted the coup, was detained at the request of the main prosecutor’s office.
According to the Bolivian media, the accused of trying to try Suniga was detained when leaving the General Staff building, and then delivered to the prosecutor’s office in a police car.
Meanwhile, the main prosecutor’s office of Bolivia reported the beginning of a comprehensive investigation related to the attempt of the coup and the events that occurred.
What happened?
President of Bolivia Luis Arsa reported the irregular mobilization of some divisions of the Bolivian army and urged the army to respect democracy.
On the frames published on social networks you can see how the military armored vehicles entered the territory of the Presidential Palace in the Bolivian La Pas.
For the dispersal of citizens who expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the military, tear gas and vodtetes were used.
Arsa talked with the Signiga, who attempted to break into the government palace, and demanded that the troops immediately withdraw.
In his appeal to the nation, President of Bolivia urged to remain calm. “The president and ministers of Bolivia are in the service. I urge the people to protect democracy. The military should immediately leave and return to their duties. I want them to respect democracy and the constitution,” Arsa said.
The inhabitants of Bolivia responded to the appeal of President Luis Arsa and expressed protesters to the initiators of attempts at a coup in the country.
