Bolivian President Denounces Apparent Military Coup Attempt

Gen. Juan Jose Zuniga and members of the national army stormed the presidential palace in La Paz on June 26.

Demonstrators lay down while facing members of Bolivia's military as Bolivia's President Luis Arce "denounced the irregular mobilization" of some units of the country's army in La Paz, Bolivia, on June 26, 2024. REUTERS/Claudia Morales

SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia—On the afternoon of June 26, an army vehicle and several dozen soldiers forced their way into Bolivia’s presidential residence in Plaza Murillo in La Paz, allegedly at the behest of former Gen. Juan Jose Zuniga.

The general confronted President Luis Arce, who has faced increased scrutiny in recent months amid ongoing fuel and U.S. dollar shortages, according to local media.