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OAS Boots Honduras Over Prez's Ouster

New gov't blows off Saturday deadline to reinstate Zelaya

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(Newser) – Honduras has been suspended from the Organization of American States for refusing to reinstate its ousted president, CNN reports. The OAS had given the country’s new leaders until yesterday to hand power back to Jose Manuel Zelaya. Meanwhile, thousands held an airport demonstration to support Zelaya, who says he’ll return to Honduras from Costa Rica today. The new president says he’ll be arrested if he does.

Thousands of supporters of ousted Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya march towards the international airport in Tegucigalpa, Saturday, July 4, 2009.
Thousands of supporters of ousted Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya march towards the international airport in Tegucigalpa, Saturday, July 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya speaks with the media after he participated at the Organization of the American States assembly today.
Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya speaks with the media after he participated at the Organization of the American States assembly today.   (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza speaks during a news conference after the 37th Special Session of the OAS' General Assembly today.
Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza speaks during a news conference after the 37th Special Session of the OAS' General Assembly today.   (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Reader64481089
Jul 5, 09 9:41 AM CDT
Earth to OAS? Honduras dumped you two days ago so a rather empty gesture and more saber rattling Reply
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Jul 5, 09 10:41 AM CDT
I think it's more of a "You can't quit! You're fired!" kinda thing.
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Fondue
Jul 5, 09 10:59 AM CDT
I would add that the Honduran government left all affiliations the day they arrested their legally elected president.
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kokuaguy
Jul 5, 09 11:48 AM CDT
The proper course of action would have been impeachment, if Zelaya were indeed guilty of unconstitutional actions. The usurpers lost all credibility with their kidnapping and expulsion of the president. Why is this simple fact so difficult for our right wing pundits and politicians to understand. to understand. Good for the OAS. Reply
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