“We understand that there are 19 countries that are willing to recognize the government of Pepe Lobo, and presidents and vice presidents will come,” Micheletti said, without specifying which nations.
11 countries are known to support the administration of President-elect Porfirio Lobo Sosa, including the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Peru and Panama, among others. The government of Colombia only just ratified the sending of a delegation headed by Vice President Francisco Santos.
The act of the presidential handover will cost 23 million Lempiras, said Finance Minister Gabriela Nunez. “For the inauguration, some 22 or 23 million will be used to perform the various logistical activities,” she said. Funds will be used to meet foreign delegations attending the event, scheduled for January 27th at the National Stadium, as well as payment for airfare, lodging, and meals. The number of persons from abroad who will attend the event has not yet been confirmed.
The elected president Porfirio Lobo Sosa pledged that the gala will be held with austerity, given the difficult economic situation in the country.
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Lets hope that it is not only those tainted with “Red” that we will bend over backwards to make happy.
We should never forget those who extended a helping hand when USA turned their back on us.
Yes, let us celebrate, but celbrate for the right reasons, the coureage shown, the strong position demanding the respect that we deserve, our call for freedom of choice.
Our pride at having survived an attack on our democratic institution by Castro, Chavez, and Zelaya.
Yes, let us celebrate real Democracy, not the kind that is being sought in South America now adays.