Failed Coup Attempt in Bolivia
Failed coup attempt in Bolivia as armored vehicles ram into government palace, President Luis Arce stands firm against attacks on democracy, urges people to mobilize. General commander of the army confronted in palace hallway. New heads of army, navy, and air force announced. Troops set up blockades outside palace, then pull back. Largest labor union declares indefinite strike in defense of government. Outrage from regional leaders and international organizations. Country facing economic crisis and political turmoil.
Key Points
- President Arce confronted the general commander of the army in the palace hallway
- New heads of the army, navy, and air force announced by President Arce
- Troops set up blockades outside the government palace but later pulled back
- Largest labor union declared an indefinite strike in defense of the government
Pros
- President stood firm against the coup attempt
- Troops pulled back from the presidential palace
- Outrage from regional leaders and international organizations
Cons
- Intensifying protests in Bolivia over economic decline
- High-profile rift within the governing party