President Arce Thwarts Coup Attempt in Bolivia, Arrests General

Bolivian President Luis Arce successfully thwarted a coup attempt led by recently dismissed General Juan José Zúñiga, who mobilized armed soldiers and tanks to storm the presidential palace in La Paz. The standoff, which included tanks ramming the palace doors and soldiers clashing with police, ended within hours as Zúñiga ordered troops to withdraw and was subsequently arrested. President Arce called for public mobilization to defend democracy and swiftly appointed new military leaders to restore order. The incident has drawn global condemnation and highlighted ongoing political tensions ahead of the 2025 general elections, where Arce is set to face former President Evo Morales. This coup attempt adds to the long history of military interventions in South America, often tied to political and economic instability.