So how is President Zelaya doing?

[DutchLiberal]

I've been trying to get information about the whereabouts of President Zelaya, but I can't seem to find anything on the internet about his current situation. I knew he was still in the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa a few weeks ago, and he was supposed to fly to Mexico, but he was arguing with the coup-regime about his 'status' (didn't want to go as a refugee). Is he still in the embassy? When/where will he go? How is he doing? Any information (in English, as I don't understand Spanish) would be welcome.

[L. Coyote]

1. 200 gather to cheer Honduras' ousted president

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/31/AR2009123103110.html

December 31, 2009; 11:08 PM

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- About 200 people gathered outside the Brazilian Embassy to show support for ousted President Manuel Zelaya inside while they celebrated New Year's Eve with food and music.

Supporters of the deposed leader, who has been in the embassy since late September, began arriving at dusk Thursday and were allowed on one of the streets next to the compound, which is blockaded by Honduran troops.

"I am here for celebrating and being near President Zelaya," Aida Rhodes, 50, said as people danced and a group of women distributed meals. ......

[DutchLiberal]

2. Thank you! I have so much respect for President Zelaya...

I can't imagine what it must be like to be holed up in that embassy for more than 3 months, not being able to go anywhere, not having a decent place to sleep, only because he wanted to be with his people...

Is there any information about him leaving for Mexico or any other destination? He can't stay in the embassy forever.

[Downwinder]

3. They have another "Catch 22" decision on Jan. 27 as to who passes

the office of President on to Lobo. Spain has made that a sticking point.

http://hondurascoup2009.blogspot.com/2009/12/spain-gives-lobo-ultimatum.html

[L. Coyote]

7. handed the sash of office by a dictator, yes, that is a bit of a problem.

I think they call that legitimacy to govern.

[Braulio]

5. I don't think he'll be going to Venezuela or Cuba

He's rich, and rich people don't like those "socialist" countries. I bet he'll live in Miami.

[Peace Patriot]

6. Braulio, it sometimes takes me a while to understand your comments,

but when I finally do, the rewards are immense.

:headbang: :yourock: :fistbump: :yourock: :headbang:

[EFerrari]

4. Where are you, Hillary Clinton?

[Downwinder]

8. Amnesty Next Week

Carlos Lara: Amnesty Next Week

Carlos Lara, Secretary of the Honduran Congress, told a local radio station that an amnesty that allows Manuel Zelaya an exit from the Brazilian Embassy would be approved by Congress next week.

"The majority of the groups of Congressmen are in agreement.....There are, in some cases, differences; we don't think that an amnesty is necessary, but for the well being of the country, for peace and tranquility, we place this in front of whether or not we agree and will approve it."

Lara made his announcement after a reunion of the leaders of the political parties in Congress. Congress itself takes up amnesty on Thursday.

http://hondurascoup2009.blogspot.com/2010/01/carlos-lara-amnesty-next-week.html

[social_critic]

9. Will he wear the Dunce Cap?

As he walks away from the Brazilian Embassy? LOL

[Downwinder]

10. You trying to get rid of yours?

[Judi Lynn]

11. They are united in wanting exemption from the law for their torturers, terrorists, murderers

who launched their bloodbath immediately after the coup. They will point the finger at Zelaya to praise their own "amnesty" toward him, and allow the ones who carried out their filthy attacks on the protesting Honduras to swagger away with no penalty (since they did what they were told to do).

Without a doubt an arrangement will be secured to extend this to the military officials who kidnapped him, too, the very ones they've announced they will "try" soon.

[struggle4progress]

12. Honduras Congress Gives up Debating Amnesty

Costa Rica, Thursday 14 January 2010

TEGUCIGALPA - The Honduran Congress has given up debating a questioned amnesty bill for crimes linked to the military coup last June, due to lack of consensus among the factions.

Several legislators confirmed the decision to press Wednesday, and also noted the current legislature has little time left, for it concludes on the 25th.

The measure was encouraged by Porfirio Lobo, the president elect in the questioned elections on November 25, in an attempt to seek international recognition to future authorities.

Most regional governments announced they will not recognize Lobo's administration of the conservative National Party (PN), as the elections were held under conditions of the de facto regime ...

http://insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2010/january/14/centam-10011401.htm