US defence secretary links Bolivia protests to potential government overthrow

The Trump administration has labeled the ongoing anti-government protests in Bolivia as an attempted coup against President Rodrigo Paz, expressing support for his right-wing government. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the military would reject efforts to overthrow the “legitimate government” and linked protesters to “narco-terrorists.” Amid rising public unrest due to economic issues and controversial reforms, Paz’s administration faces significant challenges, including calls for his resignation.

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