An tried military coup in Bolivia by the nation’s sacked General Juan Jose Zuniga was thwarted on Wednesday as armed forces withdrew from the presidential palace in La Paz and president Luis Arce referred to as for public and worldwide help to defend democracy.
“We need the Bolivian people to mobilize and organize themselves against this coup d’état and in favor of democracy,” he stated.
“We cannot allow, once again, attempted coups to claim Bolivian lives.”
Armored automobiles have been used to ram the door of the federal government palace in La Paz. Mr Arce stated that the coup attempt, reportedly led by the final commander of the military, failed and he changed his military chiefs.
The president was seen on video confronting Gen Zuniga, and ordering him to stand down.
“I am your captain, and I order you to withdraw your soldiers, and I will not allow this insubordination,” Mr Arce stated.
After taking up, the brand new head of the military ordered the troops again to bases. “I order all which can be mobilised to return to their items, stated the newly named military chief José Wilson Sánchez, in accordance to the Associated Press.
Latin American leaders unite to condemn Bolivia coup attempt
Several Latin American leaders, together with Mexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro, and Uruguay’s president Luis Lacalle Pou, condemned the tried coup and expressed help for Bolivia’s president Luis Arce.
Chile’s president Gabriel Boric additionally condemned the usage of drive by a faction of Bolivia’s military, standing in help of Bolivia’s democracy. He advised reporters that he “instantly” contacted his Bolivian counterpart to supply his “solidarity”.
European leaders additionally voiced their issues. Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez referred to as for respect for democracy and the rule of legislation, condemning the military actions in Bolivia.
The British ambassador in Bolivia, Richard Porter, echoed these sentiments. “The United Kingdom condemns any attempt to take power by unconstitutional means,” he stated.
Maroosha Muzaffar27 June 2024 05:30
Armoured automobile breaks by way of door at Bolivian presidential palace as nation faces coup attempt
President Luis Arce issued a video assertion ordering the final commander of the Army, Juan José Zúñiga, to stand down.
“The country is facing an attempted coup d’état. Here we are, firm in Casa Grande, to confront any coup attempt. We need the Bolivian people to organise,” Mr Arce stated.
Speaking to journalists outdoors the federal government constructing, Mr Zúñiga stated that “for now” he acknowledges Mr Arce as commander-in-chief.
Armoured automobile breaks by way of door at Bolivian presidential palace
Armoured automobiles rammed into the doorways of Bolivia’s presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday, 26 June, throughout what appeared to be an tried military coup. President Luis Arce issued a video assertion ordering the final commander of the Army, Juan José Zúñiga, to stand down. “The country is facing an attempted coup d’état. Here we are, firm in Casa Grande, to confront any coup attempt. We need the Bolivian people to organise,” Mr Arce stated. Speaking to journalists outdoors the federal government constructing, Mr Zúñiga stated that “for now” he acknowledges Mr Arce as commander-in-chief.
Maroosha Muzaffar27 June 2024 05:15
Bolivia’s president raises clenched fist after failed coup
Graeme Massie27 June 2024 05:02
Army commander who led the coup attempt detained
Recently sacked military commander Gen Juan Jose Zuniga was detained on suspicion of terrorism and armed rebellion, the Guardian reported.
On Wednesday, he led military items into Plaza Murillo in La Paz, the place they stormed the presidential palace, with an armoured automobile ramming a door and troopers speeding inside.
By late afternoon, President Luis Arce had named Jose Wilson Sanchez Velasquez as the brand new military commander, who then referred to as on the troopers to return to their barracks and keep away from bloodshed.
Meanwhile, Gen Zuniga was apprehended on the entrance to the final workers headquarters in La Paz and was seen being pushed away in a white police pickup truck.
Maroosha Muzaffar27 June 2024 04:15
EU President Ursula von der Leyen condemns failed coup
I firmly condemn the makes an attempt to overthrow the democratically elected authorities of Bolivia.
The European Union stands by democracies.
We specific our robust help for the constitutional order and rule of legislation in Bolivia.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) June 26, 2024
Graeme Massie27 June 2024 04:04
Bolivian president Arce thwarts coup attempt as armed forces withdraw from palace
Bolivian armed forces withdrew from the presidential palace in La Paz after president Luis Arce denounced an tried coup led by General Juan Jose Zuniga, who had just lately been stripped of his command.
Mr Arce referred to as for public and worldwide help to defend democracy.
Gen Zuniga’s troops had earlier stormed the palace however retreated after Arce reinstated management and swore in a brand new military commander, Reuters reported.
The US and regional leaders condemned the coup attempt, whereas ex-president Evo Morales mobilized his supporters to defend the federal government.
The political pressure arises forward of the 2025 basic elections, with Morales planning to run against Arce.
Maroosha Muzaffar27 June 2024 03:54
Bolivia’s president urged residents to take to the streets
Bolivia’s president Luis Arce stated in a video message on Wednesday: “We need the Bolivian people to mobilise and organise themselves against this coup d’état and in favour of democracy.”
He declared: “We cannot allow, once again, attempted coups to claim Bolivian lives.”
The ministers surrounding the president chanted: “Long live the people of Bolivia! Long live democracy! Long live our president, Luis Arce!”
Maroosha Muzaffar27 June 2024 03:49
Bolivian VP says nation is not going to permit one other coup
“Never again will the Bolivian people allow coups d’etat,” Vice President David Choquehuanca advised supporters who gathered outdoors the federal government palace after the failed military coup.
Graeme Massie27 June 2024 03:02
President’s supporters rejoice failed military coup
Graeme Massie27 June 2024 02:04
Scenes from La Paz as military coup fails
Graeme Massie27 June 2024 01:01