Military flees Bolivia government palace after coup attempt fails, general taken into custody

An attempted coup took place at Bolivia's government palace, with armored vehicles breaching the premises. President Luis Arce confronted the army's general commander, who refused to withdraw troops, claiming they aimed to restore democracy. In response, Arce replaced the commander with new military leaders who ordered troops back to their barracks. Arce condemned the rebellion, stating it stained the military uniform.

What event marked the beginning of the attempted coup at Bolivia's government palace?

• A peaceful protest

• A diplomatic meeting

• Armored vehicles attacking the palace

• A military parade

How did President Luis Arce respond to the army's general commander's actions?

• He ordered the commander to withdraw his soldiers

• He resigned from his position

• He ignored the situation

• He supported the commander's decision

What was the army's general commander's justification for not withdrawing troops?

• To protect the president

• To restore democracy and free political prisoners

• To secure the palace for a state event

• To conduct a military exercise

What action did President Arce take after the military breached the palace?

• He announced new military leaders

• He called for international intervention

• He declared a state of emergency

• He fled the country

What did the new army chief order after being appointed?

• To continue the coup

• To negotiate with the rebels

• To return all mobilized troops to their barracks

• To increase military presence at the palace