Bolivia’s President Luis Arce sits down for an interview with Al Jazeera in La Paz, discussing the recent attempted coup and the challenges facing the country today. The former army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga, who led the coup attempt, has been transferred to a maximum-security prison after being sentenced to six months’ pre-trial detention. Zuniga claims he was following orders from President Arce, but the President denies any involvement. The unrest in Bolivia has escalated with soldiers occupying the central square of La Paz and attempting to breach the presidential palace. President Arce is faced with the task of navigating through this tumultuous period in Bolivia’s history and addressing the concerns of its citizens amidst political instability.
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Video “Bolivia’s president talks about the attempted coup and the challenges Bolivia faces today” was uploaded on 06/30/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English