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thecable.foreignpolicy.com - 29 days ago
DeMint hints at releasing holds, sees movement in U.S. policy on Honduras
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Jim DeMint is ready to release his holds against two top administration Latin America appointees, the South Carolina senator told The Cable , and he predicts the State Department will soon recognize the upcoming Honduran elections as legitimate. In an exclusive interview, DeMint said he ...
Deal Reached in Honduras to Restore Ousted President
nytimes.com - 29 days ago
Deal Reached in Honduras to Restore Ousted President
— nytimes.com — MEXICO CITY — A lingering political crisis in Honduras seemed to be nearing an end on Friday... after the de facto government agreed to a deal that would allow Manuel Zelaya , the deposed president, to return to office. The government of Roberto ... (more) Deal Reached in Honduras to Restore Ousted President

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Honduran government caves into US pressure, agrees to Zelaya’s restitution
faustasblog.com - 29 days ago
Honduran government caves into US pressure, agrees to Zelaya’s restitution
— faustasblog.com — The BBC phrases it tactfully: Honduras rivals resolve deadlock The interim leader of Honduras says he is... ready to sign a pact to end its crisis which could include the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Roberto Micheletti said the agreement would create a power-sharing government ... (more) Honduran government caves into US pressure, agrees to ...

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Honduras deal: Breakthrough or fig leaf?
Majikthise — ... coup-booster Sen Jim DeMint (R-SC) has a hold on Shannon's nomination. Perhaps Shannon's desire to sip caipirinhas in Rio eclipsed his love of democracy. ...

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