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July 16, 2009

Ousted Honduran President Calls for “Popular Insurrection”
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In Honduras, the installed Honduran president Roberto Micheletti has
announced he would step down if the ousted President Manuel Zelaya never
returns. Micheletti spoke Wednesday from the presidential palace.

Roberto Micheletti: “I state that if at any given moment there is a
decision for peace and calm in the country, and he does not return, on
the condition that ex-President Zelaya does not return, I am willing to
step down.”

Micheletti’s comments come one day after Zelaya called for a “popular
insurrection” to restore his democratically-elected government. Speaking
from Guatemala, Zelaya urged his supporters to continue protests and
civil disobedience calling for his return. On Wednesday, Zelaya
supporters continued daily marches in the capital Tegucigalpa.

Protester: “We are firm in that he will return. He should have faith in
the Honduran people which is waiting for him with open arms and with all
our will to receive him and bring him to the Presidential house again.”

A new poll meanwhile shows Zelaya remains more popular than his
installed replacement. According to Gallup, 46% of Hondurans hold a
favorable opinion of Zelaya compared to 30% for Michelleti.



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