Zelaya holds a seat in the Central American Parliament, a strategic move thought to hinder the ex-president from serving jail time because such a position could entitle him to diplomatic immunity. Former Honduran President Roberto Micheletti chose not to seek a position in the Parliament, a right afforded ex-presidents in Central America.

Judge Aguilar says the Supreme Court must hear the charges of improperly withdrawing government funds and falsifying documents based on Zelaya’s position.