Serious Right-Wing Versus Leftist Conflict in Bolivia

Typically, the US is supporting the right-wing elite, who have control of paramilitary groups, against the popular and indigenous populist government.

Major bloodshed on 9/11:

September 11, the 35th anniversary of the coup against Allende, was the bloodiest day in the escalating conflict. In the Media Luna department of Pando, a para-military band with machine guns attacked the Indian community of El Porvenir, near the departmental capital of El Cobija, resulting in the death of at least 28 people. In a separate action, three policemen were kidnapped. The Red Ponchos, an official militia reserve unit of Indians loyal to Evo Morales, mobilized its forces to help the indigenous communities organize their self defense.