Honduras president-elect Porfirio Lobo and several ex presidential candidates traveled to the Dominican Republic today to discuss the country’s political crisis with president Leonel Fernandez. A Lobo spokesman confirmed that former candidates in the November 29th elections, Elvin Santos, of the ruling Liberal party, the Christian Democrat Felicito Avila, and the Social Democrat Bernardo Martinez, […]
Extreme security measures will be in place on the day that the presidential inauguration takes place. In and around the National Stadium, more than 5,000 uniformed members of the Armed Forces and National Police will stand guard. Additionally, there will be 200 undercover police and military inside. Each gate will have patrols, police vehicles and […]
Costa Rican President Oscar Arias told reporters he will not attend the swearing-in of President-elect Pepe Lobo because Micheletti refused to resign to add legitimacy to the government of Lobo. Arias said Lobo appeared “weak” after failing to convince Micheletti to step down. President Roberto Micheletti said President Oscar Arias needs a psychologist to address […]
At least 19 countries will send delegations to the presidential handover, as a token of appreciation to the new government, said President Roberto Micheletti. “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 […]
The security of President Roberto Micheletti, once he leaves the constitutional duties he performs, is ensured by the State of Honduras. Pepe Lobo stated that Micheletti and his family will have adequate protection. “We will take care of everyone. It is an entitlement for former President Zelaya and President Micheletti. It is something that is […]