But a day earlier, President Luis Arce said those protesting and attacking military units were supporters of Morales.
Supporters of ex-President Evo Morales accused by Bolivian government of taking 200 soldiers hostage
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Arce on Thursday night declared accusations that he had carried out a “self-coup” to garner political support “lies.” He vowed Zúñiga and those involved would face justice.
Bolivian government says it detained four more people in connection with a failed coup attempt
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