By Jennifer Catracha on November 25, 2009
bombs, elections, honduras, political crisis, Supreme Court of Justice
Politics in Honduras
Two explosives were detonated at dawn today in the Supreme Court (CSJ) and the “Torre Libertad” (Freedom Tower) buildings, the latter of which houses Channel 10 television. Luckily there were no injuries, only property damage, police said. The police spokesman, Orlin Cerrato, told reporters that the bomb that exploded at the headquarters of the judiciary […]
By Jennifer Catracha on November 25, 2009
honduran, honduras, political crisis, Supreme Court of Justice
Politics in Honduras
The CSJ in Honduras will gather today and analyze the findings of the 15 Supreme Court Judges who studied the case of Manuel Zelaya Rosales. They will hold a session today at 1:30 p.m. Honduras time.
By Jennifer Catracha on November 24, 2009
elections, honduras, OAS, political crisis, presidency, united states, zelaya
Politics in Honduras
The United States rejected any interventionist measure to force Honduras to postpone the general elections of November 29th, as was requested by the Brazilian government. The Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, Vera Machado, asked her U.S. counterpart, William Burns, to support pressuring the current government of Honduras to delay elections […]
By Jennifer Catracha on November 24, 2009
elections, Europe, honduras, political crisis
Politics in Honduras
European People’s Party (EPP) confirmed yesterday that they will send an observer mission to Honduras to observe the elections on November 29th. The leader of the European Parliament, Jaime Mayor Oreja, said that “the elections on November 29th are the only hope to save democracy in Honduras.” Foreign Minister of Honduras, Carlos Lopez Contreras, had […]
By Jennifer Catracha on November 23, 2009
elections, honduras, political crisis, Politics in Honduras, presidency, zelaya
Politics in Honduras
The Resistance Front that unites followers of ousted President Manuel Zelaya concentrated efforts for their campaign to boycott “peacefully” Sunday’s election under the supervision of thousands of soldiers and police deployed to prevent any violence or intimidation. “Fighting is organizing a boycott of elections in the 298 municipalities within 18 departments in the country, cities […]