Ruling faction after a coup (5)

I believe the answer is:

junta

(Other definitions for junta that I've seen before include "Military regime" , "Military group having taken over a country by force" , "Legislative council" , "ruling faction" , "Unelected military government" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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