An attempted coup d’etat took place in Bolivia. The military, led by former commander Juan José Zúñiga, seized the central square in the city of La Paz and stormed the presidential palace. But in the end, the coup attempt failed. Contents Reasons for military uprisingHow events unfoldedHow it endedWorld’s reactionReasons for military uprising Bolivia has a long history of political instability, including military coups. The situation has become more tense in recent months as the country struggles with an economic crisis triggered by dwindling foreign exchange reserves, fuel shortages, and othe…