Bolivian Military Tries to Storm President’s Palace in Apparent Coup Attempt
The democratically elected president, Luis Arce, called on Bolivians to mobilize against those trying to seize power, as troops filled a central square and tried to force their way into the palace.
Reportedly the Coup is over already. With the Military allegedly taking the apparent Coup Leader and his staff into custody.
Officially once they realized his intention to overthrow the Government. Unofficially. I’d imagine someone else came and offered substantial sums to key commanders to stand down and return to their barracks. Undercutting the coup’s support at the knees.
Likely whoever arranged the attempted Coup is frothing mad someone else bribed the Officers they already bribed.
The General who lead it should avoid any Helicopters or Planes in the immediate future though.