Military deployed equipment outside presidential palace in Bolivia - Aauthorities called it coup
Bolivia is are reporting an attempted coup (photo: twitter.com/ChallengeYCL).
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
— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) June 26, 2024
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 Jose Zuniga told a local television station that three Armed Forces commanders had come to express our concern.
"There will be a new cabinet of ministers, surely things will change, but our country cannot continue like this any longer," the general said.
BREAKING: Military forces loyal to General Juan José Zúñiga are forcibly entering the Presidential Residence in La Paz, Bolivia. @docinkchttps://t.co/32Nflz3pmX pic.twitter.com/pEgKEiuPZF
— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) June 26, 2024
Morales, who previously had conflicts with President Arce, announced a national mobilization of his supporters in defense of democracy.
He accused Zuniga of attempting to orchestrate a coup and called for a general strike, including road blockades.
"We will not allow the armed forces to violate democracy and intimidate people," he declared.
Earlier, there were reports of massive protests engulfing Kenya this week following the government's adoption of a tax hike law. The clashes with law enforcement resulted in fatalities and dozens of injuries.
