US Supports Bolivia's Government Amid Coup Concerns

On June 4, 2026, War Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States is committed to supporting Bolivia's government in light of ongoing coup warnings. Hegseth emphasized the importance of preventing narco-terrorist influence in the region through a post on X, referencing the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C). Bolivia's capital, La Paz, has experienced social unrest due to economic inflation and rising fuel prices, leading to the resignation of Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed US support for Bolivia's constitutional government, while Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau described the protests as part of a coup attempt. Former President Evo Morales has called for early elections, suggesting that current President Rodrigo Paz Pereira faces limited options moving forward.