The current President of Bolivia Luis Arsa condemned the emergence of the military at the headquarters of the government and urged them to respect democracy.
This is reported by local media.
According to this information, the townspeople are trying to go to Murillo Square, but the military prevents them – they use chemicals.
Ex-president of the country of Bolivia Evo Morales accused General Juan Jose Suniga of trying to organize a military coup.
Morales said that “we will not allow armed forces to violate democracy and intimidate people.”
The Bolivian government called on the international community to support the legitimate authorities of the country against the backdrop of reports about the attempt of the coup.