Rogelio Miranda
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Rogelio Miranda Valdivia was a Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...

n general. He was also Bolivia Ambassador to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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 (1974–1978).

In 1970, Miranda lead a military coup against president Ovando, subsequently declaring himself as president over the junta
Junta
Junta may refer to:Governance:* Military-led government:** By military junta or committee**Military dictatorship regardless of structure* Other governance:** Junta ** Specific to Spain:*** Junta , 1808–1810...

that he was planning on installing. However, the revolt not long after by the troops under General Torres led to a merging of the two groups and the instatement of Torres as president instead.
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