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.
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Follow the money.
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!!!!!!!!!!!