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Zelaya Plans Honduras Return

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 24, 2009 9:03 AM CDT

(Newser) – Manuel Zelaya intends to cross from Nicaragua into Honduras today or tomorrow, a move that could land him in prison or worse, the Miami Herald reports. Honduras has stepped up its border security, with interim president Roberto Micheletti promising that the deposed leader will be arrested on sight and charged with treason and abuse of power. Aides say Zelaya will come by land, surrounded by supporters.

Aware of the possibility of violence, Zelaya urged the army not to “stain itself with blood, much less the blood of the president of the republic,” and said his supporters will be flying “a white flag of peace.” The government, meanwhile, has lined parts of the border with riot police, telling most travelers the boundary is closed. Zelaya supporters say they’ve stopped and detained buses full of people attempting to welcome the ousted president.

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Soldiers check a truck at the border town of Las Manos, Honduras, July 16, 2009. Honduras' interim government says backers of Manuel Zelaya are taking up arms to return him to power. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Ousted Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya smile during a news conference in Esteli, Thursday, July 23, 2009. (AP Photo/ Esteban Felix)

Ousted Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya drives a car before a news conference at the Honduras embassy in Managua, Thursday, July 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Miguel Alvarez)

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EddyTeach

Jul 24, 2009 9:33 AM CDT

@emptycalm: Ugh. If you won't educate yourself, don't give opinions. Every new thing you post suggests you know even less than I originally thought.

emptycalm

Jul 24, 2009 8:50 AM CDT

American national interests? haha and what pray tell do you think are american national interests? Making the empire larger maybe?

emptycalm

Jul 24, 2009 8:47 AM CDT

Oh god you're right! It wasn't a law he proposed. It was a poll to find out whether or not the people wanted a fourth ballot to decide on a new constitution.That's even worse amirite!?!11 He even said he was going to step down after his term was over. What is wrong with asking the people if they want to change things?

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