An armed group has seized control of a military post in central Bolivia, according to a statement released by the country's armed forces on Friday. The group, described as an 'irregular armed group,' reportedly kidnapped military personnel and confiscated weapons and ammunition from a base near the city of Cochabamba.
Bolivian President Luis Arce has alleged that the armed group is 'affiliated' with former president Evo Morales, although no evidence has been provided to support this claim. The military has called on the group to vacate the barracks 'immediately and peacefully,' warning that failure to do so would be considered treason.
