1971: US-trained Death Squad Leader Seizes Power in Bolivia via Military Coup
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US-trained death squad leader takes power in Bolivia via military coup: "On 17 August 1971, Banzer, at long last, masterminded a successful military uprising that erupted in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, where he had many supporters"

"Took a motor vehicles course at SOA in 1956 and received more training at Ft. Hood, Texas, in 1960"

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