Attempted coup in Bolivia fails, new military commander pulls back troops – National

Attempted coup in Bolivia fails, new military commander pulls back troops – National

Armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in an apparent coup attempt against President Luis Arce, but he vowed to stand firm and named a new army commander who ordered troops to stand down. The soldiers later pulled back as supporters of Arce waved Bolivian flags and cheered in a central square. … Read more