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By The Associated Press
Bolivian president orchestrated ‘self-coup,’ political rival claims
LA PAZ, Bolivia | Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has accused his political ally-turned-rival President Luis Arce of deceiving the Bolivian people by staging a “self-coup” last week. He claims it was to earn political points among the electorate.
The claim marks a sharp downturn in an already fraught relationship. Morales was initially among the country’s most powerful voices to say that approximately 200 members of the military who marched on Bolivia’s government palace alongside armored vehicles on Wednesday had attempted a “coup d’état.”
But on Sunday, Morales joined others who believe Arce himself orchestrated a “self coup” to win the sympathy of Bolivians at a time when his popularity is extremely low.
Evacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents after wildfire
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. | Evacuation orders in Arizona have been lifted for some residents of northeast Scottsdale, days after they were forced from their homes by a wildfire, authorities said Sunday.
The Boulder View Fire was 19% contained Sunday after charring nearly 6 square miles on the cusp of the Boulder Heights subdivision since Thursday.
About 60 homes were evacuated Friday. No injuries have been reported and no structures have been damaged.
Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation. It began about 5 miles outside northern Scottsdale on the edge of the Tonto National Forest.
—From AP reports
