Reported 9 months ago
Bolivia experienced a military coup that lasted only 3 hours; the armed forces suddenly occupied the square in front of the presidential palace and two military tanks rammed into its gates. The former army commander, who had been dismissed the day before, led soldiers to breach the palace, claiming to 'rebuild democracy.' President Arce and his cabinet confronted the intruders, with the president urging the people to defend democracy. Citizens rallied in support, leading to the gradual withdrawal of the military and the arrest of the mutinous ex-commander, marking the end of the coup. The incident, labeled as 'blink and miss,' showcased the drama in Bolivia's political landscape.
Source: YAHOO