Bolivian Normal Juan Jose Zuniga is introduced following his arrest by the authorities for a coup try in La Paz, Bolivia June 26, 2024.
Claudia Morales | Reuters
Detained Bolivian common Juan Jose Zuniga was ordered to 6 months “preventive detention” for his position main a failed coup in opposition to the federal government earlier within the week, a high prosecutor stated on Friday.
The Legal professional Normal’s Workplace requested the six months detention and stated different authorities our bodies, together with the Protection Ministry and Inside Ministry, supported the request “as a result of significance and seriousness of the occasions that occurred,” state prosecutor Cesar Siles stated.
“This preventive detention that the decide is ordering will undoubtedly set a precedent and a superb sign in order that this investigation can proceed to advance,” Siles added.
Earlier than being arrested on Wednesday, Zuniga led navy items to assemble in the primary sq. of capital La Paz, dwelling to the presidential palace and Congress. An armored car rammed a palace door to permit troopers to hurry into the constructing.
Zuniga has been handed a terrorism cost, which carries 15-20 years in jail, Siles stated, in addition to a cost for an armed rebellion, which carries a sentence of 5-15 years.
Zuniga has stated he was following an order from President Luis Arce, who has denied having any involvement in or prior data of Zuniga’s operation.
