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June 30, 2009

Latin American Leaders Back Zeyala
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In contrast to the US response, the Honduran coup has been roundly
condemned across Latin America and much of the world. In Nicaragua,
leaders from countries including Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia
gathered in a show of solidarity with Zelaya. In what they called a
“first step” in punitive action, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua
jointly announced the temporary suspension of overland trade with
Honduras. Meanwhile at the United Nations, General Assembly President
Miguel D’Escoto of Nicaragua condemned the coup.

UN General Assembly President Miguel D’Escoto: “As a Nicaraguan, I am
ashamed that this coup has taken place in Central America during my
presidency here at the General Assembly. This is a throwback to another
era that we had hoped was now a distant nightmare.”



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