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Coup attempt in Bolivia fails as president urges people to mobilize against democracy threat

nbcnews.com
submitted
a year ago
byjoeschtonews

Summary

Soldiers pulled back as supporters of President Luis Arce waved Bolivian flags and cheered in a central square. Arce confronted the general commander of the army, who appeared to be leading the rebellion. Video showed troops setting up blockades outside the government palace.
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5 Comments

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kaiserseahorse
a year ago
Proof that if you don't have the backing of the military, you won't win.
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boredgamer
a year ago
Crazy that they were able to install a new general that could pull them back
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splitsecond
a year ago
Gotta have the respect of the lower ranks if you're going to pull this
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humboldt
a year ago
Not often so you hear about these failing! Good on the people for keeping it back!
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joeschOP
a year ago
Thought it was crazy they held it back!