Bolivian President Luis Arce has denied allegations of orchestrating a 'self-coup' following a failed attempt by military officials to overthrow his government. The coup attempt, led by former army chief General Juan José Zúñiga, involved deploying tanks and troops to the capital's main square and trying to break into the presidential palace. Arce confronted the putschists, leading to the arrest of Zúñiga and 20 others, including high-ranking military officials and intelligence officers. The event has exacerbated political and economic tensions in Bolivia, with the United Nations calling for an investigation into the violence and fair trials for those detained. Arce's denial comes amid accusations from Zúñiga that the president orchestrated the coup to boost his popularity, claims that have been strongly refuted by Arce and his administration. Arce's supporters rallied outside the presidential palace, offering him political relief amid the country's economic crisis and political instability.