By Natalia Rueda 
LA PAZ, Bolivia – Political turbulence intensified in Bolivia on Wednesday as President Luis Alberto Arce denounced what he called “irregular movements” by Bolivian army military forces near the seat of government in La Paz aimed at removing Arce from the presidency. The escalation of tension comes amid widespread citizen reports of tanks and heavily armed soldiers gathering around the city, particularly in the central Plaza Murillo.
The president’s dire warning of a possible coup was echoed by his predecessor, Evo Morales, who claimed that a military takeover was imminent. Morales pointed to a significant deployment of armed forces and military equipment in key government areas as evidence of the crisis brewing.
Tensions between the government and the military have been growing in recent days, with army commander Juan Jose Zuniga publicly stating that there will likely be a new cabinet in Bolivia and that the country “cannot go on like this.” After being removed yesterday June 25 from his post by the president. His comments were seen as a direct threat to President Arce.
Any attempt to take power by force would not only be a violation of the will of the people but also a setback for Bolivia’s progress towards a peaceful and democratic society.
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