President Luis Arce of Bolivia took to X on Wednesday to specific his concern over the “irregular mobilization” of sure military items throughout the nation. This announcement got here amidst accusations from the nation’s former chief, who alleged {that a} high-ranking common was orchestrating a coup try.Social media platforms have been flooded with movies depicting closely armed troopers and armored autos assembling within the Plaza Murillo, situated within the coronary heart of the capital metropolis.The state of affairs has escalated tensions within the Andean nation, with the previous President, Evo Morales, calling for a nationwide mobilization of his supporters to defend democracy.Regardless of belonging to the identical socialist motion as Arce, Morales has publicly distanced himself from the present president. In a separate submit on X, he particularly named Common Juan Jose Zuniga because the mastermind behind the alleged coup plot. Morales urged his followers to interact in a common work stoppage and block roadways as a type of protest. He emphasised, “we won’t permit the armed forces to violate democracy and intimidate folks.”
