1971 Bolivian coup d'état

1971 Bolivian coup d'état
Part of the Cold War in South America and Operation Condor
Date18–21 August 1971
Location
Result

Coup attempt successful

Belligerents

Bolivian Government

Nationalist Popular Front


Supported by:
United States
Brazil
Argentina (alleged)
Paraguay (alleged)
Commanders and leaders
Juan José Torres Hugo Banzer

The 1971 Bolivian coup d'état was led by military officer Hugo Banzer on August 18, 1971, against the government of dictator Juan José Torres.