By Catracha Hondurena on November 12, 2009
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Politics in Honduras
The U.S. Rep. Janice Schakowsky said today that the Parliament of Honduras should “move quickly” to restore Manuel Zelaya to the presidency, and that there has been a “deterioration” of the human rights situation following him being “overthrown”. “Congress should move quickly to restore the president and the democratic order,” said Schakowsky, an Illinois congressman, […]
By Catracha Hondurena on November 12, 2009
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Politics in Honduras
Under tight security, all 15 judges of the CSJ met to hear a request brought by the National Congress to issue a legal opinion on whether or not to return Manuel Zelaya to the presidency. The session was scheduled for 10:00 am, but started an hour late because the judges received a visit from Pastor […]
By Catracha Hondurena on November 11, 2009
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Politics in Honduras
Judges of the Supreme Court are expected to meet today to decide on if they should issue a legal opinion on the status of Manuel Zelaya, as requested by Congress. Initially, the head of the Supreme Court said they could not issue such an opinion because of pending litigation by Zelaya; however, a meeting of […]
By Catracha Hondurena on November 10, 2009
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Politics in Honduras
The Public Ministry has received from the National Congress an opinion request on the matter of reinstatement of Manuel Zelaya. Although they are studying the issue, the Attorney General believes but there is no question on the answer Congress will receive. In their opinion, the Public Ministry would warn members about the legal issues Congress […]
By Catracha Hondurena on November 9, 2009
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Politics in Honduras
The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) stated today that it would refrain from ruling on the return of Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales to the presidency of the Republic. The judges of the judiciary have refrained from giving their opinion because there is pending an appeal against the decree by which the parliament deposed Manuel Zelaya. […]