In Bolivia, a coup attempt by General Juan José Zúñiga briefly seized the government palace on Wednesday. The military action, claiming to “restore democracy,” was quickly thwarted by President Luis Arce, who appointed new military leaders and ordered the troops to retreat. Zúñiga and a former navy admiral were arrested. The coup attempt stemmed from ongoing political conflicts between Arce and former President Evo Morales, exacerbated by Bolivia’s severe economic crisis. Regional leaders and organizations condemned the uprising, while Bolivians, recalling past political instability, braced for potential repercussions.
Bolivia Faces Failed Military Coup Attempt Amid Political Turmoil
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