Coup attempt in Bolivia fails as president urges people to mobilize
SUMMARY
In Bolivia, an attempted coup unfolded as armored vehicles breached the doors of the government palace in an effort to overthrow President Luis Arce. Despite the dramatic scenes, Arce stood firm, addressing the nation from inside the palace, surrounded by ministers and declaring his resolve to confront any coup attempt. The apparent leader of the rebellion, General Juan José Zúñiga, was confronted by Arce and ordered to withdraw his soldiers, which eventually led to a stand-down of troops. Arce swiftly appointed new military commanders amidst ongoing protests and a declared strike in defense of his government by Bolivia's largest labor union.
