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The soldier who commanded the uprising in Bolivia had a presidential speech and a list of ministers

The dismissed commander of the Bolivian Army Juan José Zuñiga, who led the military uprising a week ago in Bolivia, had his presidential “speech” and the names of his ministers ready, the Attorney General of the State, César Siles, said on Wednesday.

“He has found, in a raid on the office of General Zuñiga, his speech as already president of the State, de facto president (…) as (the names) of his ministerial cabinet. He was ready to take charge,” Siles told local media.

The prosecutor indicated that some of the military prosecuted for terrorism and armed uprising “are declaring that Mr. Zuñiga summoned them and suggested that they carry out this coup incursion.”

Siles said that the testimonies that the detained uniformed personnel offered to the Bolivian Prosecutor’s Office “are strengthening the hypothesis of the failed coup d’état.”

He also mentioned that so far there are 22 people prosecuted for these events, of which 21 appeared before a judge at a hearing of precautionary measures, and added that the first preliminary stage of the investigation is “concluded.”

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Last Wednesday, a group of armed and tanked soldiers led by the ousted head of the Army Juan José Zuñiga rose up against the headquarters of the Government of Luis Arce. Hours later, the soldier withdreward and was imprisoned along with other uniformed personnel.

The Bolivian Prosecutor’s Office formed a special commission the day before to investigate more than 30 soldiers and civilians allegedly involved in the military uprising.

President Luis Arce reiterated on this day his gratitude to the international organizations “who did not hesitate to show solidarity and condemn the failed coup d’état in the most energetic way.”

While the “evista” faction of the ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS), loyal to former President Evo Morales (2006-2019) and the opposition maintain that the events of last Wednesday were a “self-coup” organized by the Government.

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Two killed in shooting at restaurant near Frankfurt Airport

Two people were shot dead early Tuesday at a restaurant in Raunheim, near Frankfurt Airport, according to local police.

Preliminary findings indicate that an armed individual entered the establishment at around 03:45 local time (02:45 GMT) and opened fire on the victims, who died at the scene from their injuries.

The suspect fled and remains at large, while the motive behind the shooting is still unclear, German media reported. Authorities have launched a large-scale search operation.

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U.S. counterterrorism chief resigns over opposition to war in Iran

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced Tuesday that he has resigned from his post, citing his opposition to the ongoing war in Iran.

In a post on X, Kent said he could not, “in good conscience,” support the conflict, arguing that Iran did not pose an imminent threat to the United States. He also claimed that the war was driven by pressure from Israel and its lobbying influence in Washington.

In a resignation letter addressed to Donald Trump, Kent alleged that at the start of the current administration, senior Israeli officials and influential figures in U.S. media carried out a disinformation campaign that undermined the “America First” platform and fostered pro-war sentiment aimed at triggering a conflict with Iran.

Kent further stated that he could not support sending a new generation of Americans to “fight and die in a war that provides no benefit to the American people and does not justify the cost in American lives.”

Since the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran on February 28, at least 13 U.S. service members have been killed, while 10 others have been seriously wounded and around 200 have sustained minor injuries, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.

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German president warns Iran war could spread and disrupt Strait of Hormuz

The president of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, warned Monday that the war involving Iran could expand and further disrupt shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. He urged a swift end to hostilities between Iran, United States and Israel.

Speaking in Panama City during a joint appearance with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, Steinmeier said available information suggests Iran has significant capacity to disrupt maritime traffic through the key oil route.

“Iran has considerable potential to interfere with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,” Steinmeier said through an interpreter. “We should therefore reach an end to the hostilities as soon as possible and call on all parties involved to make that happen.”

The remarks came during Steinmeier’s visit to Panama, the first by a German president to the Central American nation.

The German leader described the possibility of the conflict spreading as “very dangerous,” saying recent developments indicate that such a scenario cannot be ruled out.

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Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump urged allied nations to help ensure safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran moved to block the waterway in response to U.S. strikes. However, several allies—particularly in Europe—have shown little support for the proposal.

“Some are very enthusiastic, others are not, and some are countries we have helped for many years,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We have protected them from terrible external threats, and they’re not that enthusiastic. And the level of enthusiasm is important to me.”

Meanwhile, Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s top diplomat, said the Strait of Hormuz falls “outside NATO’s scope” and stressed that “the war involving Iran is not Europe’s war.”