Manuel Zelaya to get safe passage out of Honduras

December 13, 2009
Manuel Zelaya to get safe passage out of Honduras

The interim government of Honduras is to grant Manuel Zelaya, the ousted President, safe passage to any country outside Central America that offers him asylum, in the latest phase of negotiations over the deposed premier's future.

The announcement, which a Foreign Ministry spokesman said came from the "very highest government level", appears to seek a compromise with Mr Zelaya, allowing him to emerge safely from the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa where he sought refuge after sneaking back into the country in September.

The interim Government had threatened to arrest him on the charges of treason and abuse of power that led to the June coup in which he was removed at gunpoint from office.

Negotiations over Mr Zelaya's future have intensified as January 27, the date on which his term formally ends, draws closer. His demand that he be returned to power was weakened by the November 29 elections, won by Porfirio Lobo, which were recognised by a number of countries, including the United States.

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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6954865.ece

The golpistas say that asylum is necessary. Admiring Honduras does not have an effective government.

They don't want him to go, nor do they want him to stay.

in this proposal at all.

if they thought it wouldn't bring a severe reaction against them from the civilized governments.

Not much, i"ll grant you.