Dramatic Military Uprising in Bolivia: A Fight for Democracy
In a shocking turn of events in Bolivia, ousted Army Chief Juan José Zúñiga, leading a rebel faction of the military, has forcefully entered the Palacio Quemado, the government headquarters in La Paz. President Luis Arce is urging citizens to defend democracy and mobilize against the coup.
President Arce, accompanied by his ministers and Vice President David Choquehuanca, denounces the attempt, vowing to suppress the unconstitutional move. Meanwhile, Zúñiga, a key figure in the rebellion, demands the release of imprisoned military leaders from the 2019 coup against Evo Morales.
The crisis triggers a nationwide response, with calls for public action, including a general strike by Bolivia’s largest labor union. Opposition leaders and former government officials join forces in defense of democratic principles amid escalating tensions.