Bolivian President Denounces Irregular Military Mobilization
General Zuñiga Dismissed from Position
Tensions Rise as Armored Vehicles Ram Government Palace Doors
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian President Luis Arce has denounced the irregular mobilization of some units of the Bolivian military, as tensions continue to escalate in the country.
Local news outlets previously reported that General Marcelo Zuñiga was dismissed from his position as commander of the Bolivian Army this week. Meanwhile, armored vehicles were seen ramming the doors of the government palace in La Paz, led by a top general who vowed to restore democracy.
In response, Arce has denounced the actions as an attempt to undermine the government and has called for those responsible to be held accountable. The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north of the country, has declared the area a disaster zone.
The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected to emerge in this developing story.
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