Supporters Of Bolivia Ex-leader Morales Take 20 Soldiers Hostage: Military
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Supporters of Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales have taken around 20 soldiers hostage at a barracks in central Chapare province, military sources said Friday, marking a new escalation in their standoff with the state.
In a statement, the armed forces said that "irregular armed groups" had "kidnapped military personnel" and seized weapons and ammunition.
A defense source told AFP on condition of anonymity that "about 20" soldiers were taken hostage.
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