In Bolivia today, June 26, some army units deployed armored vehicles to the central Plaza Murillo, where the presidential residence is located. President Luis Arce condemned this irregular mobilization, and government officials consider it an attempted coup, according to Reuters and RTI.
On Wednesday, footage surfaced online showing armed soldiers in the central Murillo Square. Reports also indicate the presence of heavy equipment, including tanks, accumulating in front of the presidential palace.
Later, an armored vehicle rammed the entrance to the president's residence, followed by soldiers entering, which sparked fears of a military coup among government officials.
Military forces are moving without orders inside the city of La Paz, Bolivia, per the President of the nation and video evidence. Bolivian sources are reporting this activity as a coup attempt. @docinkc pic.twitter.com/xGFEIGSfst
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Military forces are moving without orders inside the city of La Paz, Bolivia, per the President of the nation and video evidence. Bolivian sources are reporting this activity as a coup attempt. @docinkc pic.twitter.com/xGFEIGSfst
— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) June 26, 2024
Former Bolivian leader Evo Morales accused a high-ranking general of orchestrating a coup.
Meanwhile, General Juan José Zúñiga told a local television station that three Armed Forces commanders had come to express our concern.
"There will be a new cabinet, undoubtedly, everything will change, but our country cannot continue like this any longer," the general said.
