CIA conducting worldwide coups and assassinations in an effort to halt BRICS; Bolivia's Failed Coup

Bolivia has faced significant turmoil recently as General Juan Jose Zuniga of the Bolivian Army threatened to overthrow President Luis Arce, demanding a new cabinet and the release of political prisoners. Zuniga led military units to the main square of La Paz, home to the presidential palace and Congress. An armored vehicle breached a palace door, allowing soldiers to rush inside, but the coup attempt ultimately failed.

In the midst of Bolivia's bid to join the BRICS group, Arce, with support from international allies, addressed and defused the situation. He reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and appointed new military commanders. Zuniga, the dismissed military chief, was ordered to six months of "preventive detention" for his role in the coup attempt.

Following the failed coup, there are suspicions that the CIA was involved. Users on X, formerly known as Twitter, speculated that the coup was secretly backed by the CIA due to Bolivia's vast lithium reserves, its closeness to Russia, or its hostility to Israel. One X user highlighted Bolivia's lithium reserves and severed ties with Israel as potential reasons for the CIA's involvement. Another post pointed to Arce's recent trip to St. Petersburg and talks with Russia on nuclear research as further evidence of U.S. interference.

Great Game India reported that Zuniga aimed to prevent former President Evo Morales from running for office again, claiming Morales would harm the country. However, a Bolivian court has already declared Morales ineligible to run.

Analysts also believe the CIA is involved, given the U.S.'s historical support for Latin American military regimes and involvement in coups. Bolivia has seen over 190 coup attempts in its history, leaving a lasting impact on its political landscape.

Bolivia's bid for BRICS membership is likely to be discussed at the BRICS leaders' conference in Kazan, Russia, on Oct. 22. Arce has been vocal about his commitment to BRICS and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in June to discuss a multipolar world free of neocolonialism.

In a speech at the palace, Zuniga praised officers who value the Armed Forces in a democratically-elected government. The Presidents of Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela expressed support for Arce, while Bolivia's Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda urged international support for Bolivian democracy.

Zuniga faces charges of terrorism and armed uprising, carrying sentences of 15-20 years and 5-15 years, respectively. The Attorney General's Office requested six-month detention, supported by the Defense and Interior Ministries.

After the attack, Zuniga urged soldiers to withdraw following global condemnation. He later claimed he was following an order from Arce, who denied any involvement or prior knowledge of the operation.

Arce hailed the withdrawal as a victory for Bolivia's democracy and addressed citizens, some of whom protested the coup attempt. "Many thanks to the Bolivian people," Arce said. "Long live democracy."

A video shown on Bolivian television depicted Arce confronting Zuniga and soldiers in a palace hallway, ordering them to withdraw. Zuniga, initially appointed by Arce, cited the country's malaise as his reason for starting the resistance, calling for changes in the cabinet and an end to the country's destruction and impoverishment.