Bolivian President Luis Arce Denies 'Self-Coup' Allegations
Bolivian President Luis Arce has denounced allegations that he orchestrated a failed coup attempt against his government, calling the claims 'lies' and stating that General Juan José Zuniga acted independently and would face justice. The attempted coup saw dramatic scenes in the capital but ended bloodlessly in one day, prompting concerns about Bolivia's fragile democracy and political tensions between Arce and former President Evo Morales. Pro-democracy advocates question the credibility of any government investigation into the incident.
Bolivian President Luis Arce has denounced allegations that he orchestrated a failed coup attempt against his government, calling the claims 'lies'.
Arce stated that General Juan José Zuniga, who led the coup, acted independently and would face justice.
Following the coup attempt, 17 people, mostly military officers, were arrested.
The incident added to the political tension between Arce and former President Evo Morales, who has vowed to challenge Arce in the 2025 elections.
Senior cabinet member Eduardo del Castillo identified Anibal Aguilar Gomez as a key ideologue behind the coup.
The coup attempt saw military forces seize control of the capital’s main square and crash a small tank into the presidential palace.
Despite these dramatic events, the rebellion ended bloodlessly in one day, with Arce naming a new army commander and facing the coup leaders directly.
The US and pro-democracy advocates in Bolivia have expressed concerns about the fragility of democracy and judicial independence in the country.
Arce stated that General Juan José Zuniga, who led the coup, acted independently and would face justice.
Following the coup attempt, 17 people, mostly military officers, were arrested.
The incident added to the political tension between Arce and former President Evo Morales, who has vowed to challenge Arce in the 2025 elections.
Senior cabinet member Eduardo del Castillo identified Anibal Aguilar Gomez as a key ideologue behind the coup.
The coup attempt saw military forces seize control of the capital’s main square and crash a small tank into the presidential palace.
Despite these dramatic events, the rebellion ended bloodlessly in one day, with Arce naming a new army commander and facing the coup leaders directly.
The US and pro-democracy advocates in Bolivia have expressed concerns about the fragility of democracy and judicial independence in the country.
