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January 28, 2014

Honduras: Thousands Protest Swearing-In of Right-Wing President Juan Orlando Hernández 
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In Honduras, right-wing President Juan Orlando Hernández has been sworn
into office despite claims of election fraud by the opposition.
Hernández has pushed for militarizing Honduras as part of the fight
against drug cartels, raising concerns about potential human rights
abuses. Thousands of people protested outside his swearing-in Monday,
including members of parliament, while soldiers stood by in close
proximity. The protest was led by former President Manuel Zelaya, who
was ousted in a coup in 2009 and whose wife, Xiomara Castro, ran against
Hernández with the LIBRE Party.

Manuel Zelaya: "No one can detain a people organized in resistance. All
that the LIBRE Party owns has been gained. Four years ago, we were
repressed in the street. Today, we are a recognized institution, and we
are walking forward little by little in order to overthrow the
dictatorship from power in Honduras."

 

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