Bolivia: One Year After Plaza Murillo Takeover, Key Figures Offer Conflicting Accounts

La Paz, Bolivia – One year after the significant military presence in Plaza Murillo, conflicting narratives have emerged regarding the events of June 26th. Former General Juan José Zúñiga, currently incarcerated, has released a statement from prison asserting that the incident was a "false coup" orchestrated against him. "They mounted a false coup on me," Zúñiga stated in his letter, urging supporters to "resist because they are leaving soon." Meanwhile, Roberto Ríos, the Minister of Government, has publicly refuted Zúñiga's claims. Minister Ríos emphasized that the government is continuing its investigations to identify both the material and intellectual authors behind the events, denying any suggestion of a fabricated incident. The government maintains its commitment to upholding democratic principles and ensuring accountability for those involved in actions against the state.