Bolivian government says it detained 4 more people in connection with a failed coup attempt
Bolivian government officials say they have arrested four more people in connection with a failed coup attempt
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian government officials said Friday they arrested four more people in connection with Wednesday's failed coup attempt against President Luis Arce, bringing the total detained to 21.
Government Minister Eduardo del Castillo said that among those arrested were military officers, including the driver of an armored vehicle that rammed into the government palace.
“He had the audacity to use an armored vehicle against the patrimony and put the life of the president at risk,” del Castillo said.
Previous arrests included a man who officials say was conducting intelligence in the plaza outside the palace with a bullet proof vest, and another military sergeant who was communicating through the app FaceTime and other social media.
