Congress Discusses Amnesty

Congress today discussed the general amnesty project, and reviewed the draft of a decree for general amnesty for political crimes for all persons who participated in the events taking place on June 28, 2009.

The draft decree contains a political pardon for former President Manuel Zelaya Rosales, the people who participated in the resistance, and others involved who have been accused of political crimes. The crimes that have been outlined are those relating to the change of government and sedition, among others.

President-elect Porfirio Lobo Sosa wants the decree passed so he can start a new period of government and national reconciliation.

In the current draft, the law stipulates no leniency for ordinary crimes such as corruption, embezzlement and illicit enrichment, crimes for which several former officials have been required to show up in court. These trials will follow their natural course of events.

The draft Law for General Amnesty for political offenses is to be sent to a commission of opinion to be adopted.


2 Responses to "Congress Discusses Amnesty"

  1. Poolshark  January 27, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Follow the money.

  2. miraclemant  January 26, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    This is just WRONG!!!!

    it tells our children that if they can be elected to a high enough office, then they will be above the law.

    These criminals need to be held accountable for their crimes against the people of Honduras, just like any other criminal thug!!!!!!!!!!!

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