By Jennifer Catracha on November 23, 2009
elections, honduras, OAS, political crisis, presidency
Politics in Honduras
The OAS was unable to reach a consensus on whether all countries will or will not support the outcome of the elections. When asked about what stance will be taken in regards to elections November 29th, Insulza explained that “in the case of the OAS, some countries will recognize and others will not, it depends […]
By Jennifer Catracha on November 23, 2009
elections, honduras, presidency
Politics in Honduras
The Democratic Unification Party confirmed that they will participate in the general elections, and Cesar Ham will be their presidential candidate. UD party candidate, Cesar Ham, who previously abandoned participation in elections in support of Zelaya’s return to office, explained his change of mind by saying, “The idea is to have an anti-coup political force […]
By Jennifer Catracha on November 23, 2009
honduras, soccer
Sports in Honduras
Olimpia defeated Marathon, 1-0, in the first game of the Apertura Final Tournament with a goal by Jaime Rosales in a rugged game that expelled Boniek Garcia and Walter Hernandez.
By Jennifer Catracha on November 17, 2009
human rights, workers
Business - Economics, Human Interest
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Labor Licensing Policy Committee voted to recommend that Chancellor Biddy Martin start taking steps to end the university’s apparel contract with Nike, Inc. due to alleged labor rights abuses at two of the company’s factories. However, the committee’s vote — which came under the urging of the Student Labor Action Coalition […]
By Jennifer Catracha on August 19, 2009
Politics in Honduras
The US based group, Rights Action is asking for TAX DEDUCTIBLE (how does that qualify?) donations to fund the reinstatement of Manuel Zelaya to the presidency in Honduras. The following is taken from their appeal for more funds: To date, Rights Action has channeled $35,000 to: National Front Against the Coup: flights, Hond – Costa […]