'Irregular' military mobilization sparks fear of coup in Bolivia

A group of Bolivian military officials took over the main square in La Paz on Wednesday in a presumed coup attempt against President Luis Arce.

Arce denounced the military presence in Plaza Murillo through a post on the social platform X, writing “democracy must be respected.”

A live TikTok post by Bolivia TV showed a group of soldiers and military police entering the government palace, in front of which a military armored vehicle was parked.

Protesters supporting Arce filled some streets leading to the square, chanting pro-Arce slogans.

The military deployed some form of riot control gas, according to the live feed.

Organization of American States Secretary-General Luis Almagro posted on X expressed solidarity with Acre's government and condemned the army’s actions.

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