Pete Hegseth warns narco-terrorists as U.S. backs Bolivia's government amid coup warnings
The U.S. is reaffirming its support for Bolivia's government amid warnings of a potential coup. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized the need to deter narco-terrorists from undermining democracy in the region. Ongoing protests in Bolivia have been fueled by economic issues and government policies, leading to social unrest.
- ▪The U.S. is committed to defending Bolivia's government against coup attempts.
- ▪Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that Bolivia must not succumb to narco-terrorist influence.
- ▪Mass protests in Bolivia have been triggered by economic inflation and rising fuel prices.
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Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth warns narco-terrorists as U.S. backs Bolivia's government amid coup warnings Marco Rubio says the U.S. 'will not allow criminals and drug traffickers to overthrow democratically elected leaders' By Louis Casiano Fox News Published June 4, 2026 4:53pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video The US is using the Venezuela playbook in Cuba, former Miami mayor says Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez discusses preventing teen takeovers and the future of Cuba’s regime on ‘Fox News Live.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said the United States remains committed to helping defend Bolivia's fragile government amid ongoing warnings of a coup d’état.
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