Attempted coup in Bolivia, army retreats after storming presidential palace and key sites
In the Latin American country of Bolivia, the army stormed several government buildings, including the presidential palace, and occupied the central square in the capital.
Later, after the Bolivian president appealed to the public to leave their homes and seek international support to thwart a possible military coup, the army began to withdraw from the presidential palace and other government buildings and the capital's central square.
According to the news agency, after the military attack, the president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, has condemned the action of the military personnel and demanded immediate immobilization.
In a video statement, President Louis Arce ordered military officers to withdraw all forces if they respect the line of military command.
Bolivia's president has reportedly urged citizens to take to the streets against an apparent coup.
He said that the people of Bolivia need to mobilize and organize themselves against this coup and in favor of democracy.
The National Security Advisor of the White House says that the United States is carefully evaluating the whole situation and urges the parties to exercise restraint.