Rogelio Miranda Baldivia (1922 in

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– 13 August 2021 in La Paz) was a

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n general. He was also Bolivian Ambassador to the

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(1974–1978). In 1970, Miranda lead a military coup against president Ovando, subsequently declaring himself as president over the

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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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