The latest developments in Bolivia had a wide impact on the world public opinion. In the country where a group of soldiers attempted a coup, the government palace was surrounded by heavy weapons and armored vehicles. However, the soldiers who went out on the instructions of the new commander Jose Wilson Sanchez, who was appointed as the head of the army, returned to their units.
Statement from President Lucho Arce
President Lucho Arce condemned the irregular mobilization and said, “We condemn the irregular mobilization carried out by some units of the Bolivian Army. Democracy must be respected.”
Government Palace Besieged with Heavy Weapons
Heavily armed soldiers and armored vehicles gathered in Plaza Murillo in the capital La Paz and surrounded by the government palace. These developments have caused concern and anxiety in the country.
First Reactions from Former President Evo Morales
Former President Evo Morales made statements about the coup attempt on his social media accounts. Morales stated that the soldiers who captured Murillo Square had placed snipers around the square, indicating that it was a sign of a coup.
Order from Jose Wilson Sanchez
Jose Wilson Sanchez, who was appointed head of the army after the military uprising, ordered all soldiers to return to their units. Sanchez said, “We will not allow undemocratic actions.”
The Commander Who Led the Coup Attempt was Detained
After the coup attempt was suppressed, former commander Jose Zuniga was detained and accused of leading the coup. The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched a detailed investigation into the coup attempt and the events that took place.
