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Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to a maximum-security prison

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LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup has been sent to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising. A handcuffed Gen. Juan José Zúñiga was escorted on Saturday by two guards to the vehicle that it will take him to the Chonchocoro maximum-security prison on the outskirts of La Paz. He told journalists “at some point the truth will be known.” Authorities have arrested a total of 21 people. All of them face charges of armed uprising and terrorism.

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