Bolivia is in turmoil as President Luis Arce thwarts an alleged coup attempt, ahead of the 2025 general elections, tensions are rising. Armed forces withdrew from the presidential palace after a confrontation led by General Juan José Zúñiga, who has been stripped of his command. President Arce condemned the actions as a coup and sought international support to protect democracy.
New military commander José Wilson Sanchez was appointed to stabilize the situation. The crisis reflects deep political divisions as Evo Morales plans to challenge Arce, sparking internal strife within the socialist party.
Global calls for calm and support for Bolivia’s democracy
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and former President Jeanine Añez denounce the military’s actions. Civic groups and Morales’s allies rally around the government, committing to democracy amid a criminal probe into the coup attempt. Bolivia faces challenges ahead as it strives to maintain democratic stability amidst ongoing political tensions.