coup

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However, it has endured several coups and a civil war since gaining its independence from the Netherlands in 1975.

From BBC

Also on Saturday, Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the house arrest of 10 officials for participating in his coup attempt.

From BBC

The military has been fighting on several fronts, against both armed resistance groups who oppose the coup, as well as ethnic armies which have their own militias.

From BBC

Silvinei Vasques, another of those convicted in the coup plot, was detained in Paraguay Friday while allegedly attempting to board a flight with false papers.

From Barron's

Social media sites including Facebook, Instagram and X have all been blocked since the coup, curtailing the spread of information.

From Barron's