Honduran president says 'high up' forces out to get him

[Judi Lynn]

Honduran president says 'high up' forces out to get him
By the CNN Wire StaffJuly 19, 2011 -- Updated 1431 GMT (2231 HKT)

CNN) -- Honduran President Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo has said that there are "high up" forces in his country that want him killed, but declined to give details.

At an impromptu press conference at an event Monday, Lobo was asked by reporters why the presidential home was undergoing security upgrades, including the installation of a perimeter wall.

"It's unfortunate, but these safety measures must be taken, even more so when they are threatening me," Lobo said. "They say that they shouldn't remove (me) because it's too problematic. Better to send someone to kill him."

The president added that he knows "who they are and they are not low down, they are high up."

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[Judi Lynn]

1. Honduran president says he got death threats

Honduran president says he got death threats
(July 18th, 2011 @ 2:49pm)

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Honduran President Porfirio Lobo says he has gotten death threats from business owners angered by his plan to raise taxes to fund better security.

Lobo is giving no specifics on what he says are threats "from a high level." Officials said Monday they are heightening security at his residence and offices.

Honduran legislators in June approved a 5 percent tax on bank accounts of more than $5,000 along with taxes on cellphone sales, mining exports and casinos. It aims to raise $400 million over five years to equip police, the army, prosecutors and the Supreme Court to fight organized crime.

A council of 58 prominent businesses is challenging the law in court, arguing the taxes will be used to fund political campaigns.

http://www.620ktar.com/category/world-news-articles/20110718/Honduran-president-says-he-got-death-threats/