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Delegations Arrive in Honduras

News on January 25, 2010 by Administrator| Comments Off

Delegations attending the inauguration of the new president-elect, Porfirio Lobo Sosa, began arriving this weekend at Toncontin International Airport.

The first to arrive were representatives from Spain, the Union of Capital Cities in Latin America. The former president of El Salvador, Elias Antonio Saca and the mayor of Guatemala, Alvaro Arzu landed yesterday morning, and in the afternoon, the mayor of Caracas, Antonio Ledezma. In the evening, the mayor of San Salvador, Norman Quijano, and former mayor of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, checked in.

Taiwan President Ma Ying-Jeou, Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Republic, and Panama’s, Ricardo Martinelli are expected in later this week. Their security teams are in Honduras, preparing for their arrival.

Many distinguished guests have arrived early to attend the inauguration of the reelected mayor of Tegucigalpa, Ricardo Alvarez, as well as to attend other ceremonies being held for president-elect Lobo, according to Lisandro Rosales, coordinator of the Presidential Transfer Commission.

The mayor of Guatemala, Arzu and the mayor of Caracas, Ledezma were invited guests to today’s inauguration of Mayor Alvarez.

Panama’s president, Ricardo Martinelli, is expected to arrive on Wednesday, as well as the Vice President of Colombia, Francisco Santos.

Delegations from Peru, Malta, Switzerland, Israel and Morocco, amongst others, have confirmed they will attend the presidential inauguration.

The presidents will be received with full honors by the Honduran delegation. “Everything’s going according to schedule,” said Rosales.

Former President of El Salvador, Antonio Saca, said he came to Honduras as a show of support for the new government.

“I come to Honduras to support the democratic process,” he said. “I come as a former president of El Salvador. We are confirming support for a politician with many years of great experience, and I believe he is the right person for Honduras, as at this time they have so many difficulties,” he stated. The former Salvadoran President has asked the international community to recognize the Honduran government of Porfirio Lobo Sosa.

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High Security Set for Inauguration

News on January 20, 2010 by Administrator| Comments Off

Extreme security measures will be in place on the day that the presidential inauguration takes place.

In and around the National Stadium, more than 5,000 uniformed members of the Armed Forces and National Police will stand guard. Additionally, there will be 200 undercover police and military inside.

Each gate will have patrols, police vehicles and military trucks to be used in case of an emergency. A few meters from the entrances to the National Stadium, a third ring of security ensures a presence in strategic locations. Security will be active at the entrances to the city. These posts will be manned by 200 police officers, and an equal number of military officers.

Snipers are to be stationed at strategic points, and bomb squads will make a thorough search of the stadium and at all locations that special events are planned for the inauguration. Security cameras have been installed as well.

Rigorous standards will be in place in order to enter the National Stadium. Outside the sports facility, and at each of the 12 entries, combined platoons will make a thorough search of all persons entering the stands. In addition to the banning of guns and knives, any objects, sharp or otherwise, that may endanger individuals will not be allowed. Flags may be brought in, but only without sticks, pipes or other objects that could be used as a weapon.

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Arias Will Not Attend Inauguration

News on January 18, 2010 by Administrator| 8 Comments

Costa Rican President Oscar Arias told reporters he will not attend the swearing-in of President-elect Pepe Lobo because Micheletti refused to resign to add legitimacy to the government of Lobo. Arias said Lobo appeared “weak” after failing to convince Micheletti to step down.

President Roberto Micheletti said President Oscar Arias needs a psychologist to address mood swings after the Nobel laureate refused to attend the Jan. 27th inauguration of President-elect Porfirio Lobo, according to statements made to HRN radio.

“I don’t understand that man. He seems to be depressed. He needs psychological attention. He should seek a doctor to help him,” Micheletti told HRN.

Latin American countries including Brazil and Argentina have said they don’t recognize the elections held under Micheletti’s government.

Recently, the Honduran Congress granted Micheletti honorary status as a legislator for life for seeing the country through the political crisis and overseeing the November elections.

The post office has also released a series of stamps featuring the acting leader (I admit, I couldn’t help but get myself a few), and a local business chamber has named him the “first national hero of the 21st century.”

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