Bolivian President Demands Respect for Democracy

Soldiers Reportedly Move into Central La Paz

Arce Warns of Irregular Troop Deployment

La Paz, Bolivia - Bolivian President Luis Arce has demanded democracy be respected after soldiers were reported to have moved into central La Paz.

Arce warned of an "irregular deployment of military units" in a statement released on Wednesday. He called on the soldiers to return to their barracks and respect the constitutional order.

The reported troop movement comes amid heightened tensions in Bolivia, where President Arce is facing growing opposition to his government.