Why the Bolivia coup attempt may not be what it seems
In a dramatic series of events, a top Bolivian army general led what the president called a coup attempt — only to later claim the president staged the whole thing. Andrew Chang pieces together what led to the intense political chaos and confusion that unfolded.
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In a dramatic series of events, a top Bolivian army general led what the president called a coup attempt — only to later claim the president staged the whole thing. Andrew Chang pieces together what led to the intense political chaos and confusion that unfolded.