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With Zelaya, Putting the Best Face on a Coup d’Etat
Region: HondurasThe government of Honduras – referred to these days as "de facto," "interim" or "illegitimate" – is dealing with its public perception problem just like any tarnished ruling party would: by launching a PR campaign. The interim government, installed after President Manuel Zelaya was ousted in a coup in June, has hired the Washington lobbyists Chlopak Leonard Schechter and Associates [1] to sway policy maker... more
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Honduras Imposes 24-Hour Curfew, Fearing Riots
Region: HondurasIn the wake of ousted President Zelaya's return to Honduras, the government has ordered a curfew running from 5:30 PM today to 6 PM tomorrow--more than 24 hours. According to local reports, supporters smuggled Zelaya into Honduras at about 10:30 AM, hiding him in the Brazilian Embassy. Acting Honduran President Micheletti demanded that Brazil hand over Zelaya, citing "criminal charges." According to reporters on the ... more
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Martial Law Declared in Honduras
Region: HondurasMartial law has been declared in Honduras, according to a correspondent currently visiting the country. The reporter, whose identity is being kept anonymous for his safety, is currently traveling for work and was informed in one of their factories, which was immediately shut down. He informed me, "Curfew starts at 5:30pm till 7 am. Streets are packed. The ex prez showed up today- current prez is missing- presumed kid... more
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Honduran Supreme Court Denies Zelaya’s Return
Region: Honduras
By rejecting Costa Rica’s proposal to reinstate Manuel Zelaya as president, the Supreme Court continues to support the military coup that removed Zelaya in an effort to defend the Honduran constitution. No Return for Zelaya In a Saturday ruling, the Supreme Court in Honduras voted against a deal proposed by Costa Rica “that would have restored ousted president Manuel Zelaya to power,” AFP report... more
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Videos attempt to explain Honduras political situation
Region: Honduras
After the recent confusing events in Honduras, where the elected President Zelaya was demoted by the military and shipped off to Costa Rica while in his pajamas and a new President, Micheletti has taken power and declared a curfew among other measures to keep order, while citizens try to make sense of the situation, as shown onthis past post. Some are using videos to express their perspectives, and we bring you a... more
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Honduras earthquake victim: 'I felt like it was the end of the world'
Region: HondurasIn the 24 hours following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Honduras, Honduran Twitter users were still buzzing about the earthquake. Per El Periódico, four people were killed, dozens of homes were destroyed in several towns, buildings were severely damaged and a bridge was destroyed in Honduras. Utila in Bay Islands, Honduras, also experienced an aftershock of 4.8-magnitude. Here&rs... more
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Strong earthquake jolts Honduras
Region: HondurasPer the USGS, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras early Thursday morning. The quake occurred offshore, 80 miles north/northeast of La Ceiba, Honduras. Per El Periódico in Guatemala, Honduras experienced building damage, as well as a major fire in San Pedro Sula. Communication issues were also a problem in the region. @da_an2 provided the first tweet on the quake, with other Twitterers i... more
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Cocaine-laden US bound plane crashes near Honduras,
Region: Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: A Cocaine-carrying plane crashed near northern Honduras, killing the pilot, according to Honduras authorities. The plane was carrying some 2200 lbs, 1000 kilogram of Cocaine, although some 220 lbs (100 kg) was burnt in the crash, according to sources. Two US Drug Enforcement Administration helicopters were pursuing the plane, according to vice minister of security Mario Perdomo,... more
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Several injured in storm-related airliner accident in Honduras
Region: HondurasAn airliner operated by Salvadoran company TACA crashed Friday at El Toncontin airport in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, according to DPA. There were no immediate reports of dead, although several people suffered serious wounds in the accident. Local radio reported that the aircraft missed the runway in bad weather caused by tropical storm Alma. more
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Global Unions Condemn Murders of Honduran Union Leaders
Region: Honduras
- by James Parks The global union movemnent is strongly protesting the murder of Rosa Altagracia Fuentes, the general secretary of the Workers’ Confederation of Honduras (CTH), trade union leader Virginia García de Sánchez and motorcyclist Juan Bautista Gálvez. The three were killed early morning on April 24 on the highway between El Progreso and San Pedro Sula by six maske... more
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