US Backs Bolivia Amid Coup Fears: A Geopolitical Tug – of – War

(SeaPRwire) –

Bolivia’s political stability is on a knife – edge. The US, through War Secretary Pete Hegseth, is warning narco – terrorists and backing the fragile government. But is this just about fighting crime or a geopolitical play?
The official statement says the US and A3C reject attempts to overthrow Rodrigo Paz Pereira’s government. Bolivia’s facing unrest, with protests due to inflation and fuel price hikes. Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas resigned on Tuesday.
Paz’s land reform and fuel subsidy cuts angered many. Indigenous farmers fear eviction, and motorists complain of bad gasoline. The Trump administration blames drug traffickers for the unrest.
Behind the scenes, former President Evo Morales calls for early elections. He’s hiding in Chapare, evading a human – trafficking warrant. The US may be using the coup threat to secure its influence in the region.
The US claims to support democracy, but it might be more about controlling the region’s resources and curbing drug – related power. The political and criminal alliance mentioned by Deputy Secretary Landau could be a pretext for US intervention.
Bolivia’s future hinges on whether it can balance US support, internal unrest, and the influence of various interest groups.