The dispute between Evo and Arce heats up on social networks

Personal accounts are located at Social networks become battlegrounds Between President Luis Arce and his predecessor, Evo Morales. Both men raised the tone of accusation when speaking about the military rebellion that took place in Plaza Murillo on June 26.

“Evo Morales, don’t make any more mistakes! Obviously, what happened on June 26 was a failed military coup. Do not side with the fascists and deny what happened! “Those who tried to seize power by force are being prosecuted and put on trial.” The message was posted on the personal account of the current president @LuchoXBolivia.

In doing so, he responded to an earlier post by Morales.

They thus politicized the attack on Plaza Murillo by General Juan José Zuniga and a group of soldiers on June 26. Evism was convinced that it was all a farce; Ararchism claimed that it was an attempted coup that was thwarted.

In his speech, Morales reiterated the position he expressed in his weekly radio show. He called Arce “a man who had lied to the Bolivian people and to the world.” He also called for a “full, independent investigation” to get to the bottom of the matter.

In the same article, Morales apologized to the international community for the panic he had caused.

Strange events before, during, and after these events have raised suspicions about the incident. On June 26, before the arrest of General Juan José Zuniga of the Army General Staff, The entire political leadership condemned what they considered a coup In this way they reflected their position.

June 26

Evo Morales calls for general strike uncertain and blocked roads; he condemned the military mobilization and called on the international community to speak out against what he considered a “coup.”

The mayor of La Paz himselfIván Arias was present during the initial moments of the occupation of Plaza Murillo. “We deny the insubordination of General Zuniga, who entered the government building armed and is attacking democracy,” he wrote on his X account.

The same thing happened to former President Jorge Tuto QuirogaHe also condemned the military invasion, although he blamed everything on the government of Evo Morales and Luis Arce.

Your colleague, the former president, Carlos Mesa also condemns military rebellion. “The term of the current government must end on November 8, 2025. Any similar attempt would be nothing more than a coup,” he wrote.

However, around 8:00 p.m., when Zuniga was arrested as he left his office, he managed to speak to the media. This is a presidential order to move armored vehicles and mobilize the military.The statement overturned the government’s contention that it was a “failed coup”.

From that moment on, the perspective changed. Condemnation came from politicians themselves, who condemned Zuniga’s actions and demanded respect for the constitution. In the following days, the events gained increasing notoriety.

Public officials who went to Plaza Murillo that day reported that This is an order for everyone to come to the conflict site.They said the directive came immediately after Zuniga closed the country’s political center. The irritation was palpable as they said anything could happen but they should be there.