International politics have never been far from the surface of the presidential crisis in Honduras, writes Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner. The military-backed interim government that seized power from ousted President Manuel Zelaya has enlisted the help of Washington elites.
All Posts Tagged With: "Coup in Honduras"
Peter Eisner (blog)
July 24, 2009
High-powered Americans entangled in Honduras crisis
Q&A
July 10, 2009
Political cartoonist detained by armed forces in Honduras
Honduran political cartoonist Allan McDonald, who had published several cartoons in support of ousted leader Manuel Zelaya, was arrested and detained by the Honduran armed forces, who destroyed his materials and cartoons. He joined Worldfocus to describe his experience.
Peter Eisner (blog)
July 9, 2009
Impoverished Hondurans caught up in battle of political wills
As ideologues from inside and outside Honduras weigh in on the fate of the country's ousted leader, Worldfocus contributing blogger Peter Eisner hopes that one group — the millions of desperately poor people in Honduras — will somehow benefit in the end.
Audio/Slideshow
July 8, 2009
Q&A: Political turmoil in the streets of Honduras
Diplomats are still struggling to help Honduras out of a political mess after a military coup ousted the country's elected leader. Competing protests have rocked the country. A journalist in Honduras discusses the mood on the ground and shares images.
Interview (video)
July 7, 2009
U.S. confers with deposed president of Honduras
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with the deposed president of Honduras and announced that Costa Rica will serve as a mediator in the Honduran political crisis. Christopher Sabatini of the Council of the Americas discusses the political situation in Honduras and the role of the U.S.
Perspectives
July 6, 2009
Political crisis in Honduras deepens and turns deadly
On Sunday in Honduras, there was a violent clash at the airport in the capital city of Tegucigalpa when a plane carrying ousted and exiled leader Manuel Zelaya was turned away. A Worldfocus contributing blogger in Santa Rosa de Copán describes the tense climate in Honduras.
Week in Review (video)
July 3, 2009
Week in review: Iraq pullback and unrest in Honduras
Garrick Utley of the State University of New York and Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group discuss the week's top stories: The U.S. offensive in Afghanistan, the American pullback in Iraq and unrest in Honduras.
Peter Eisner (blog)
July 1, 2009
Poverty, corruption play into power struggle in Honduras
Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner traces America's long and troubled history in Honduras and wonders if democratic elections are enough in a country plagued by corruption and poverty.
Blogwatch / Video
June 29, 2009
President of Honduras ousted in military coup
Many world leaders, from U.S. President Barack Obama to President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, have called for the reinstatement of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya. Christopher Sabatini of the Council of the Americas discusses what the coup means for the region and the U.S.
Peter Eisner (blog)
June 29, 2009
Honduran coup tests U.S. take on democracy
The elected president of Honduras, José Manuel Zelaya, was deposed on Sunday in a military coup. Since Zelaya is an ally of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, asks Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner, should the United States be supporting the deposed president or pleased that his policies have been derailed?
