corner.nationalreview.com - 21 days ago
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My initial concern about the Micheletti-Zelaya accord has been mostly allayed. The first press reports , from the MSM were in error, not surprisingly. (Most U.S. and Latin media have been partial to Zelaya, or uninformed, or both). This may well result in a victory for Honduran democracy and ...
nytimes.com - 23 days ago
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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 ...
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Deal Reached in Honduras to Restore Ousted President
faustasblog.com - 23 days ago
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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 ...
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Honduran government caves into US pressure, agrees to ...
news.bbc.co.uk - 23 days ago
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news.bbc.co.uk —
The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has
described this agreement as "historic", that suggests we are
extremely close to a deal. It is also significant that both sides say that the Congress of Honduras has to approve this. That could mean a ...
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Honduras rivals resolve deadlock
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A way out in Honduras?
Power Line —
... and Corner post by Otto Reich see much of merit in the arrangement. The Journal characterizes the arrangement as a victory for Honduras and "an elegant diplomatic exit" from the Obama administration's misguided opposition to Zelaya's removal from office. Reich's post suggests that the deal will not result in Zelaya's return to office. Here's hoping I was wrong and these folks are right. ...
Cautious Optimism In Honduars, No Thanks To Clinton and Obama
GayPatriot —
... I’m optimistic because the settlement calls for the Honduran Supreme Court first to issue an opinion on his return. Then Zelaya must face his nation’s Congress who will vote on whether or not to allow him to serve out the remainder of what would have been his term as president. Given (as Otto Reich mentions) that the Supreme Court unanimously ruled against him in June, and the Congress voted 122-6 against him at the time, it’s unlikely he’s going to be taking back his old office. ...
The international reaction to Honduras agreement: 15 Minutes on Latin America
Fausta's Blog —
Today’s podcast at 11AM Eastern:
The Honduran deal – international reaction: 15 Minutes on Latin America
PDF file of the signed accord here, in Spanish.
Related articles:
Otto Reich writing at The Corner: Honduras & U.S.
Mary O’Grady at the WSJ: Hillary’s Honduran Exit Strategy
WSJ editorial: Honduras 1, Hillary 0
A Honduran compromise provides Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with an elegant diplomatic exit.
IBD editorial: ...
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