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| Zelaya remains in Honduras till Jan 2010 |
| 2009-12-12 |
| [Iran Press TV Latest] Deposed Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya says that he would remain "However, I would like to leave as soon as possible, obviously with the support of the Brazilian government," Zelaya told Brazil's Globo television. Zelaya exiled in a military-backed coup in June, secretly slipped back into Honduras in September and has remained at the heavily fortified Brazilian embassy ever since is absolutely aware that when his mandate ends, he will need to go elsewhere," said the Brazilian embassy's charge d'affaires Francisco Catunda. On Thursday, Zelaya, who has steadfastly insisted he be returned to power, rejected a Mexican offer for safe passage that he said would require him to relinquish his claim to the presidency. The chances of his return to power were eroded by a November 29 election that was recognized by a number of nations, including the United States, Brazil and Costa Rica. The winner, Porfirio Lobo, is set to take office after Zelaya's term expires next month. |
| Posted by:Fred |