Attack on the barracks in Bolivia: Over 200 soldiers taken hostage.

The barracks located near the city of Cochabamba in Bolivia was seized by an armed group. According to a statement from the Bolivian army regarding the issue, the group confiscated many ammunition and weapons. The statement called on the armed group to "immediately and peacefully" leave the barracks, emphasizing that otherwise their actions would be considered "treason against the country."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the number of soldiers held hostage in the barracks exceeds 200, while President Luis Arce claimed that the armed group is linked to former President Evo Morales. Just the day before, three separate barracks had been attacked by armed groups, and many soldiers had been taken hostage.

ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON FORMER BOLIVIAN LEADER

The former President of the South American country, Evo Morales, was attacked while traveling from the town of Villa Tunari to Lauca to visit a radio station for coca producers on October 28. Morales stated that his vehicle was shot at 14 times and reported that his driver was injured. Blaming Bolivian President Arce for the attack, Morales said, "Arce will be known as the worst president in history. Hitting a former president is the last line." After the incident, hundreds of police intervened in the protests after Morales' supporters blocked the roads in the center of the country. A warrant was issued for Morales, who was accused by the prosecutor's office of "rape, human trafficking, and smuggling," to give a statement.