Failed coup in Bolivia sees government supporters defend square from tanks and troops

Luis Arce, the president of Bolivia, has seen off an attempted coup, after calling on supporters to ’mobilise and organise as troops and tanks appeared to seize a central square in La Paz. Under the apparent direction of Juan José Zúñiga, a former top military general, a tank was seen ramming the doors of the presidential place Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Bolivia’s president sees off attempted coup after urging citizens to take to streets ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Bolivia #Coup #LuisArce #LaPaz