The army’s commander, Juan José Zúñiga, tried to seize power before backing down.
"Most of Latin America has moved on from this type of response," said AS/COA's vice president to the news outlet.
"It's a dynamic situation and there is a long history of military coups in Bolivia," said AS/COA's Brian Winter to AP.
The struggle between President Arce and Evo Morales for control of the MAS party is consuming national politics and jeopardizing the economy.
Argentina and Bolivia hope to surpass Chile as a long-awaited lithium boom gains speed.
The longtime president wants to run again in 2025. What does it mean for the Andean nation?
The State Department's José Fernández opened a program with an expert panel on opportunities for lithium exploration in the region.
