I'd make the argument that unless the GM says otherwise, the coup happened as it did in real life. As far as I know the course of Bolivia went the same as in real life.
I would agree with this characterization. To retcon real-world events, a GM would need to act more or less immediately, in my opinion (unless there is a previously-established point of divergence). It would be ridiculous if, for example, a new GM were to suddenly announce that the 1979 Iranian revolution failed or that the House of Bourbon was never deposed in response to a Congressional resolution. Certainly someone who is not a member of the game engine (whatever their expected future position may be) has no place denying the veracity of real-world events. ASV's comments are highly inappropriate and justify the concerns many raised during the hearings on his nomination.
