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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Honduras' Ousted Prez Returning to Office

Deal lets Manuel Zelaya serve remaining 3 months

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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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hybrid
Oct 30, 09 6:45 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! Reply
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emptycalm
Oct 30, 09 11:46 AM CDT
Maybe after much deliberation they realized how stupid that part of their constitution was and bypassed it some how. He proposed a poll on a referendum to change parts of the constitution. A poll! Not the referendum itself. Just a poll to figure out if the people wanted it or not. That was just an excuse for the coup because the rich of that country are scared of someone giving their money to people who need it more.
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vwright1
Oct 30, 09 9:19 AM CDT
Hopefully the elections next month will make a difference. We're praying to make a very needed mission trip next February. Check out HOI.com for more information. Reply
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EddyTeach
Oct 30, 09 11:43 AM CDT
It's bitter, but ultimately a good decision. Honduras cannot afford to have elections that aren't recognized internationally-- and their economy cannot take the pressure any longer. The U.S. and the UN were wrong in this endeavor, to be sure, but at least Honduras can get back to normal in three months. That said, I hope Honduras runs the gamut in the World Cup (as far-fetched as that seems). Reply
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Monjubikahn
Oct 30, 09 11:22 PM CDT
Our State Department cracked the whip. Now we have a floood of refugees coming here from Honduras. The Myans are coming across the border. They say that they want their land back. To your boats America. Lets return to Europe. Reply
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