Attempted Coup in Bolivia: President Luis Arce Defends Democracy in Dramatic Confrontation
La Paz, Bolivia – Bolivian President Luis Arce faced a brief attempted coup on Wednesday, urging the public to mobilize and defend democracy as soldiers and armored vehicles surrounded government buildings in La Paz. The South American country, with a history of political instability, is grappling with a severe economic crisis that has led to widespread protests. “We cannot allow coup attempts to endanger Bolivian lives once again,” Arce declared from the presidential residence, Casa …