coup

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In October 1964 the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev was deposed in a nonviolent coup.

From The Wall Street Journal

His path took shape after Chávez, a young tank commander bent on remaking Venezuela, launched a failed coup in 1992 and was jailed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The protests continued and in October Rajoelina was deposed in a coup.

From BBC

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