Evo Morales Accuses President Luis Arce of Staging a 'Self-Coup'

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has accused President Luis Arce of staging a 'self-coup' to gain political support amidst dwindling popularity. This escalation follows a recent military action Morales initially condemned as a coup attempt. The accusation has deepened the rift in their already strained relationship.

Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia has dramatically accused his onetime ally and current President Luis Arce of orchestrating a 'self-coup' last week. Morales alleges that Arce's supposed actions were aimed at gaining political traction at a time of waning popularity.

Initially, Morales was among the first to denounce the events of last week, in which 200 military personnel accompanied by armored vehicles marched on Bolivia's government palace, as an attempted coup d'état. However, his narrative shifted on Sunday when he aligned with accusations made by former General Juan José Zuñiga, who claimed that Arce was behind the military action.

The self-coup theory has quickly gained traction among Arce's political adversaries. Morales called for an independent investigation into the matter, while Government Minister Eduardo del Castillo has dismissed Morales' allegations. Morales' relationship with Arce, once his political protege, has significantly deteriorated as the country grapples with an economic crisis and political infighting.

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