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July 30, 2009

Honduran Coup Leader: No Zelaya Return Without Elite Backing
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In Honduras, the coup regime has indicated a new openness to allow the
return of elected president Manuel Zelaya but now claims it needs the
backing of Honduran business leaders. On Wednesday, Roberto Micheletti
said he now personally backs a Costa Rican plan for Zelaya’s return but
hasn’t been able to convince other government officials or the Honduran
business elite. Costa Rican President Oscar Arias said Zelaya’s return
is non-negotiable.

Costa Rican President Oscar Arias: “There is no possibility that the
accord will be passed with President Zelaya being reinstated as the
president of the Hondurans. One can modify or maybe slightly change some
of the other points, but not the reinstatement of President Zelaya until
January 26.”



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