“We think that Honduras has taken important and necessary steps that deserve the recognition and the normalization of relations,” Ms. Clinton remarked.

She plans to discuss normalizing relations with Honduras with six nations on her visit through Latin America. Argentina and Brazil have already voiced their disapproval on the matter, to which Ms. Clinton replied, “I don’t know what they are waiting for, but that is their right to wait” … “We believe that President Lobo and his administration have taken the steps necessary to restore democracy.”