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Honduras' Ousted Prez Returning to Office

Deal lets Manuel Zelaya serve remaining 3 months

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 30, 2009 7:54 AM CDT
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(AP) – Honduras' 4-month political standoff appears to be over. After intense lobbying from US diplomats, the coup-installed interim president, Roberto Micheletti, has agreed to allow ousted President Manuel Zelaya to return to office to serve his remaining 3 months. Congress, which backed the June coup that sent Zelaya packing, is expected to approve the deal. Both sides also have agreed to honor the results of presidential elections next month.

"We are optimistic because Hondurans can reach agreements that are fulfilled," Zelaya told an opposition radio station. "This signifies my return to power in the coming days, and peace for Honduras." Assuming it holds, the agreement ends a foreign policy headache for the US. Hillary Clinton called it a "historic agreement," noting "this is a big step forward for the inter-American system."

Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya, right, watches a protest of his supporters on TV Thursday.
Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya, right, watches a protest of his supporters on TV Thursday.   (Esteban Felix)
Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya smiles in front of his laptop at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.
Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya smiles in front of his laptop at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
Riot police throw tear gas to disperse a march of ousted Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya's supporters demanding his return to power in Tegucigalpa Thursday.
Riot police throw tear gas to disperse a march of ousted Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya's supporters demanding his return to power in Tegucigalpa Thursday.   (Arnulfo Franco)
Honduras' interim President Roberto Micheletti delivers a speech at the presidential palace in Tegucigalpa Thursday.
Honduras' interim President Roberto Micheletti delivers a speech at the presidential palace in Tegucigalpa Thursday.   (Arnulfo Franco)
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Shannonals
Nov 4, 2009 2:39 AM CST
You can take off you tin foil hate and come outside lindamae, it's safe outside.
lindamae
Oct 31, 2009 6:21 AM CDT
This is a travesty and betrayal of a democratic friend. That Obama and Chavez worked to have this happen convinces me that our days as a free republic under the US Constitution are numbered. The Hondurans followed their Constitution's rules. The UN and Obama have told us what value Constitutions are to a free society. Remember that when Obama becomes our "president" for life.
hybrid
Oct 30, 2009 11:45 AM CDT
this guy tried to violate the honduras constitution, and we support his return to power, even campain for it. This is just b.s. the have term limits and this guy is power hungry!

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