On Friday, Bolivian Air Force Commander Marcelo Javier Zegarra was arrested for his alleged involvement in the coup attempt that rocked the country. Despite earlier praise from President Luis Arce, Zegarra was later apprehended alongside General Juan José Zúñiga, bringing the total number of arrests related to the attempt to 21.
During a press conference on Thursday night, President Arce recounted a tense moment with General Zúñiga and Zegarra, where he rebuked them for their actions. However, he later thanked Zegarra for his reflection on the situation. Zegarra had voluntarily submitted himself for questioning and was arrested after providing his statement.
The Bolivian government has also arrested other military personnel and key figures involved in the coup attempt, including former heads of the Army and Navy. It has been reported that key figures communicated using a cellphone application, FaceTime.
In addition to military personnel and civilians involved in the coup attempt have also been arrested, including Aníbal Aguilar Gómez, described as the “ideologist” of the failed coup. Seven others have also been detained in connection with the events.
The government has confirmed ongoing investigations and arrests related to the coup attempt, targeting both military and civilian individuals. The Public Prosecutor’s Office is seeking additional suspects, including retired soldiers allegedly involved in the plot.
