Bolivians’ quick response helps foil coup attempt: Govt official

La Paz, June 28 (IANS) The attempted coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce was foiled by the immediate and spontaneous response of the people, social organisations and political leaders, a senior Bolivian official.

Speaking at the 54th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) held in Asuncion, Paraguay, Bolivia’s ambassador to the agency, Hector Arce, said the “brave and determined” stance of President Arce, who personally confronted the coup leader, former army commander Gen. Juan Jose Zuniga, was also decisive in quashing Wednesday’s insurrection, reports Xinhua news agency.

In addition, he noted the general lack of support from the military for Zuniga, firm