At one point, it appeared as though the rebels had overthrown Bolivia's president, only for soldiers to withdraw after the appointment of a new army chief.
An astonishing confrontation between Bolivia 's president and its now former army chief appeared to be a decisive factor in facing down the rebellion, as ITV News Reporter Graham Stothard explains
The development comes after months of growing tensions between President Arce and his one-time ally, former president Evo Morales, over control of the country's ruling party, and amidst the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know...
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