Attempted Coup in Bolivia
President Luis Arce of Bolivia faced an attempted coup as armored vehicles rammed into the government palace. The army commander appeared to be leading the rebellion but did not explicitly say it was a coup. Arce called for democracy to be respected, appointed new heads of the army, navy, and air force, and urged troops to return to their units.
Key Points
- Armored vehicles rammed into the government palace in Bolivia
- President Arce confronted the army commander leading the rebellion
- Arce called for democracy to be respected and appointed new military heads
- Former President Evo Morales denounced the military movement as a coup in the making
- Regional leaders and organizations condemned the coup attempt
Pros
- President stood firm against the coup attempt
- Democracy was upheld with the appointment of new military heads
- Regional leaders and organizations condemned the coup attempt
Cons
- Intensifying protests and economic decline in Bolivia
- High-profile rift between President Arce and former President Morales
- Potential instability and crisis in the country