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| Bolivian Army | |
|---|---|
| Ejército de Bolivia | |
| Founded | 1810 |
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Branch | Army |
| Size | 26,000 to 60,000 (2019 est.) |
| Part of | Armed Forces of Bolivia |
| Motto(s) | "Army of Bolivia, Forger of the country." |
| Colors | |
| March | Bolivian Army Song |
| Anniversaries | 6 August (Independence Day) |
| Website | ejercito |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President Luis Arce |
| Commanding General of the Army | General de Ejército José Wilson Sánchez |
| Insignia | |
| Flag | .svg) |
The Bolivian Army (Spanish: Ejército Boliviano) is the land force branch of the Armed Forces of Bolivia. Figures on the size and composition of the Bolivian army vary considerably, with little official data available. It is estimated that the army has between 26,000[1] and 60,000 [2][3] men. On June 26, 2024, the General of the Army, General Juan José Zúñiga, was dismissed and replaced with José Wilson Sánchez due to the former leading a coup attempt against President Luis Arce.[4]
- ^ "CIA World Facts" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Evo y los militares, una relación con altibajos que tuvo un abrupto fin" (in Spanish). 13 November 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Sesenta mil conscriptos tendrán formación técnica" (in Spanish). 2 May 2005. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Bolivian police arrest leader of apparent coup attempt". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.