Bolivian Government Suppresses Coup Attempt
President Luis Arce Crushes Insurgency
190 Coups in 200 Years Reflects Deeply Polarized Country
La Paz, Bolivia - President Luis Arce has successfully quashed an attempted coup d'état in the country's capital, La Paz. Bolivian armed forces retreated from the presidential palace and a general was arrested after Arce's supporters rallied in Plaza Murillo.
In a video address, Arce accused instigators of attempting a coup and assured the public that the situation was under control. The incident highlights the ongoing political instability and polarization in Bolivia, which has experienced 190 coups throughout its 200-year history.
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