Johnny on the failed coup: “We cannot endanger the constitutional order”

asked Jhonny Fernández, mayor of Santa Cruz and head of UCS This Wednesday, respect for democracy in the face of military intrusion Plaza Murillo, the government headquarters.

“I call on all Bolivian people to remain calm. To firmly defend and uphold democracy above the appetite of any individual or group. We cannot endanger the constitutional order.We cannot violate our National Political Constitution with undemocratic actions, bringing harm and injury to the Bolivian people. As National Presidents of the UCS and Mayors of the City, we reaffirm our commitment to the democratic constitutional order and demand respect for our National Political Constitution. “All institutions and citizens must firmly defend the country’s democracy.”He said this at a press conference with the Cabinet.

Fernandez insisted The constitutional period of elected authorities.

Cochabamba Mayor Reyes Villa also spoke out, calling for respect for democracy. “Democracy and freedom are the most important principles An issue that every society must take care of, and we must remain vigilant to prevent political interests and personal ambitions from destroying what we Bolivians have built with so many sacrifices,” he wrote on social networks.