3/ In June 2024 Arce thwated miltary coup attempt led by General Juan José Zúñiga, commander of Bolivian Army, whose men unsuccessfully tried to take over presidential palace before backing down and Zúñiga himself being arrested.

Zúñiga later claimed that the coup attempt was actually orchestrated by Arce in order to boost his popularity before 2025 elections.

Morales, on the other hand, hinted that he might run at elections against his former party comrade.