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1970 Bolivian coups d'état
Date4–7 October 1970
Location
Result
  • President Ovando's resignation.
  • General Miranda relinquishes power to a three-man junta.
  • A counter-coup toppled the military junta. Juan José Torres becomes President of Bolivia.
Belligerents
Bolivia Ovando government (until 6 October 1970
Commanders and leaders
Alfredo Ovando Candia
  • Efraín Guachalla Ibáñez
  • Fernando Sattori Ribera
  • Alberto Albarracín Crespo
Juan José Torres
Casualties and losses
At least 17 killed

The 1970 Bolivian coups d'état

Background

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Events

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Miranda revolt and Ovando's resignation

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Torres counter-coup

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Aftermath

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References

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Footnotes

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Works cited

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  • Dunkerley, James (1984). Rebellion in the Veins: Political Struggle in Bolivia, 1952–1982. Verso Books. ISBN 9780860910893.