The power struggle between President Luis Arce and former President Evo Morales could open a door to the opposition.
Electing judges has undermined Bolivia’s justice system’s legitimacy and independence—and weakened the country’s rule of law.
The country is at risk of a currency crisis as the government keeps a fixed exchange rate with no international reserves to support it.
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.
