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October 14, 2009

Zelaya Delegation, Coup Regime Discuss Restoration
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In Honduras, the coup regime and representatives of the ousted President
Manuel Zelaya say they’ll begin discussions today on the critical point
of Zelaya’s restoration. Both sides have agreed to a number of points
but remain divided over the coup regime’s refusal to let Zelaya return
to office. On Tuesday, Zelaya representative Juan Barahona said his
delegation would never accede to denying Zelaya’s return.

Juan Barahona: “It would have been betrayal had I signed documents
renouncing the assembly or renouncing President Zelaya’s return. There’s
no betrayal by his supporters or by me. We prefer to retire before
signing a document we don’t agree with.”

Zelaya has imposed a Thursday deadline for reaching an agreement.



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