Bolivian President Luis Arce has accused former president Evo Morales of plotting a coup by calling for demonstrations and roadblocks, aiming to force the courts to overturn a ban on his 2025 presidential candidacy. Morales, who is barred from running, is seeking to bypass the constitution and contest the upcoming election, leading to escalating tensions within the ruling party.
Bolivian President Luis Arce has vehemently denied accusations that he orchestrated a short-lived military coup against his own government. The coup, led by former general José Zuñiga, lasted just three hours before Arce successfully rallied support and the military retreated. However, rumors quickly emerged claiming Arce had staged the coup to boost his popularity, accusations he has dismissed as lies.
