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News From Honduras

While other stories now grasp the headlines, Hondurans are still grappling with the consequences of the ouster of former president, Jose Manuel Zalaya.

Most recently, military commanders responsible for following orders and removing Zalaya are being brought up on charges: 

Honduran prosecutors have charged three military chiefs with abuse of power in connection with the ousting and exile of President Manuel Zelaya last June.… A spokesman said they were being charged with abuse of authority for sending Mr Zelaya out of the country. Under the Honduran constitution, it is illegal to forcibly remove Honduran citizens from the country.

Nevertheless, it appears Zalaya will remain out of office until his official replacement takes over. Zalaya's replacement, Roberto Michaletti, who was second in line to the presidency and most responsible for the ouster of President Zalaya, never sought the presidency himself, but defiantly stood up for the rule of law in Honduras -- against international pressure and Zalaya's demands to allow his return. Michaletti's restraint and dignity is noteworthy, to say the least.

The newly elected president of Honduras, Porfirio Lobo, will be sworn in on January 27. One hopes that he will continue to resist the siren calls of Venezuelan president Chavez and others who would pull that country to the left and into a position that would be hostile to the United States and to the principles of liberty.

We should hope and watch for Mr. Lobo to continue to do the right thing for Hondurans.

View all comments (7) | Leave a comment

Steve| 1.7.10 @ 2:03PM

Is it not "Zelaya"?

Beano| 1.9.10 @ 3:44AM

"Micheletti" too!

What, does Lanny Davis write this stuff?

Alex Main| 1.7.10 @ 6:04PM

I can handle the insane, right-wing pro-coup drivel, but could you at least learn to spell properly? You might want to right it down: President ZELAYA and coup leader MICHELETTI.

Expatyank| 1.8.10 @ 9:06AM

According to the "HONDURAN" constitution Manuel Zelaya removed himself from the presidency the day he attempted to forcefully install the 4th ballot box. He is not the president of Honduras.

JV27| 1.9.10 @ 12:26PM

Still, some right-wingers with absolutely no knowledge of Honduras are trying to say it wasn't a coup? Who are you trying to convince other than yourself? Pathetic.

Mark Pope| 1.8.10 @ 5:43PM

We should expect an attorney from banking and finance to know what it is to "do the right thing" for Hondurans with all the right things you do in the US. Hey whiz kid, what happened, spell check didn't catch last names? Read before you write! Shame on the US for supporting this coup.

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