Bolivia Summons Argentine Ambassador Over Luis Arce 'Self-Coup' Claims, Javier Milei Denounces

Jul 1, 2024, 03:07 PM

Bolivian political tensions have escalated following claims by former President Evo Morales that current President Luis Arce orchestrated a 'self-coup' similar to the 2002 Venezuela incident involving Hugo Chavez. Morales argues that the coup was not a genuine military takeover but rather a maneuver by Arce to consolidate power amid internal disputes and infighting with his former ally Lucho Arce. The Argentine government, led by President Javier Milei, has denounced the coup as 'fake' and 'fraudulent,' prompting Bolivia to summon the Argentine ambassador for a reprimand. The incident has strained relations between the two countries, with Bolivia rejecting Argentina's statements as 'unfriendly.'