Soldiers storm Bolivian presidential palace in apparent coup attempt

Bolivia’s presidential palace has been stormed by soldiers as the country’s president warned of an unfolding “coup”.

“We are going to recover this homeland,” General Juan José Zúñiga told reporters from Murillo Square after it was taken by troops, according to the El Deber newspaper.

President Luis Arce said a “coup” was underway and demanded Gen Zúñiga stand down the troops which have taken over parts of central La Paz.

The apparent coup attempt was immediately denounced by the leaders of Mexico and Honduras.