Tag: <span>Manuel Zelaya</span>
November 29, 2010 > Staff
Wikileaks Reveals Secret U.S. Embassy Cables About Honduran Coup
Today in Latin America Top Story — An organization released a quarter-million confidential American diplomatic cables Sunday that contained classified information from United States embassies around the globe, including Honduras. […] Read More >
June 9, 2010 > Staff
OAS To Send Delegation To Assess Political Situation In Honduras
Today in Latin America Top Story — The 40th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) voted on Tuesday to send a high-level delegation to Honduras in order […] Read More >
June 7, 2010 > Staff
OAS Meeting Begins in Peru Amid Tensions Over Status of Honduras
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other dignitaries from throughout Latin America began a meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) […] Read More >
March 6, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Human Rights Watch Urges Honduras to Investigate Attacks on Coup Opponents
A letter relased by Human Rights Watch Americas director this week called on the government of Honduran President Porfirio Lobo to investigate attacks on opponents of last June’s coup that […] Read More >
February 12, 2010 > Staff
Truth Commission In Honduras Will Investigate Overthrow of Manuel Zelaya
Today in Latin America Top Story — A truth commission in Honduras plans to investigate the events that led to the ouster of now exiled former President Manuel Zelaya. Former […] Read More >
January 27, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
President Porfirio Lobo To Take Office In Honduras
Honduras is ready to swear in newly elected President Porfirio Lobo after six months of politcal turmoil following the June 28 coup that forced then-president Manuel Zelaya out of office […] Read More >
January 22, 2010 > Staff
Weekly News Summary: Jan. 16 – Jan. 22, 2010
TOP STORY: HAITI The earthquake in Haiti continued to dominate headlines on Latin America this week. The following list provides a sample of some of the most important developments. Little […] Read More >
December 18, 2009 > admin
Weekly News Summary: Dec. 11, 2009 – Dec. 18, 2009
This section contains brief summaries of the main stories to come out of Latin America this week. Compiled by the staff of the Latin America News Dispatch. Argentina: A former […] Read More >
October 5, 2009 > Pro Publica
Putting the Best Face on a Coup D’Etat
The 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: […] Read More >