LA PAZ, Bolivia − Bolivian armed forces took over the capital’s central square on Wednesday, and an armored vehicle rammed through the entrance to the presidential palace followed by soldiers rushing in, igniting fears of a military coup.

Bolivian President Luis Arce denounced the “irregular mobilization” of some army units in La Paz and demanded the troops demobilize.

“If you respect the line of military command, withdraw all these forces right now,” Arce said. “That is an order.”

Former leader Evo Morales, who has publicly split with Arce although both belong to the same socialist movement, accused top General Juan Jose Zuniga of plotting a coup.