Honduran deal is on the point of collapse
November 5, 2009 11:50 pm frontpage, newsby Keith Richmond
A deal brokered last week by the Organisation of American States between supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and the country’s interim leader Roberto Micheletti appears to be on the brink of collapse.
Last Friday, coup leaders said they would sign an accord reinstating Mr Zelaya in a government of national unity ahead of elections scheduled for later this month. But on Tuesday the Honduran Congress deferred a vote on the reinstatement of the president and asked the Supreme Court for its view.
Jeremy Corbyn, Labour MP for Islington North, Tony Burke of Unite and Linda Perks of Unison addressed an emergency protest outside the American embassy in Grosvenor Square on Wednesday.
Matt Willgress, one of the organisers, said: “A deal was reached last week but so far has not been implemented. There are growing – and worrying – signs that this will be delayed by those opposed to the return of Zelaya. In Honduras itself, there are increasing concerns that Zelaya’s reinstatement will not happen.”
S. Forbes :
Date: November 6, 2009 @ 12:39 am
“Last Friday, coup leaders said they would sign an accord reinstating Mr Zelaya in a government of national unity ahead of elections scheduled for later this month.”
Uhm, WRONG. The Accord stated that the Unity Gov’t would be formed ahead of the elections, and that Zelaya’s fate would be determined by Congress, instead of the Supreme Court. Zelaya’s backers were hoping the Congress would have its arms twisted enough to back his return, but when it became apparent he’d have to stand by the deal he made, he’s renegging on it.
Have you even read the Accord?
Geosota :
Date: November 6, 2009 @ 4:06 am
The Hondoran government removed a wannabe dictator. It stood firm in a fury of international condemnation and has prevailed. Elections will be held as scheduled November 29th. Bravo Honduras!