La Paz, Bolivia – The aftermath of a failed coup in Bolivia has left families reeling from threats and anxiety. Following the arrest of military major Luis Domingo Balanza on allegations of involvement in the coup attempt, his wife Gimena Silva received chilling death threats warning against speaking out. With 21 individuals detained in connection to the botched coup, families gathered outside the jail seeking answers and clinging to any news of their loved ones.

President Luis Arce distanced himself from the families’ claims of innocence, stating that the issue lies with those involved. The failed coup, which saw an armored car ramming into the government palace in La Paz, shocked the world as military officers fled amidst the chaos. Former Gen. Juan José Zuñiga, who led the coup attempt, and other instigators now face charges of terrorism and inciting armed uprising.

As protestors gathered outside government buildings denouncing the coup leaders, families of the detained spoke of economic devastation and uncertainty about the future. Many claimed that their loved ones were misled into participating in what they believed to be a military exercise. The accusations and counterclaims surrounding the coup have left Bolivians disillusioned and seeking clarity on the events of that fateful day.

Despite the conflicting narratives, the unfolding political feud between President Arce and ex-President Evo Morales has left the country grappling with deep divisions and economic challenges. As Bolivia reels from the aftermath of the failed coup, questions linger about the true motives behind the uprising and the impact it will have on the country’s political landscape. Families affected by the arrests are left pleading for justice and understanding, grappling with the fallout of a coup attempt that has left them shattered and uncertain about what lies ahead.