Several Bolivian army units have seized government headquarters in La Paz, in what appears to be a coup in the South American country. The attempt will be commanded by military commander Juan José Zúñiga, who has deployed several units and armored cars to the center of the capital.
In the afternoon, Bolivian President Luis Arce condemned the military’s “irregular movements” in La Paz, which coincided with the country’s former President Evo Morales’ call for a “national mobilization to defend democracy.” The former president accuses Juan José Zúñiga of leading an “anti-democracy” campaign in the country.
The situation in La Paz is currently confused, and Reuters reports that General Zúñiga was removed as army chief on Tuesday and announced that “for now” he recognizes Arce as head of the armed forces, but that there will be a change of executive power.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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