Tomorrow marks 13 months since the Honduran coup.
A band of self-interested and corrupt political and military elites, with the tacit support of Senators, Congressmen, and the Obama administration, overthrew a legitimate president. The de-facto government deployed the military, and human rights abuses spiralled. Those involved in the coup were quickly granted amnesty. A sham 'election' was held and President “Pepe” Lobo was inaugurated. With politicians, activists, journalists, and protesters silenced through intimidation, detention, assault, and assassination, little dissension has been heard outside Honduras.
For more info: The Coup Is Not Over: Marking a Year of Resistance in Honduras
A band of self-interested and corrupt political and military elites, with the tacit support of Senators, Congressmen, and the Obama administration, overthrew a legitimate president. The de-facto government deployed the military, and human rights abuses spiralled. Those involved in the coup were quickly granted amnesty. A sham 'election' was held and President “Pepe” Lobo was inaugurated. With politicians, activists, journalists, and protesters silenced through intimidation, detention, assault, and assassination, little dissension has been heard outside Honduras.
For more info: The Coup Is Not Over: Marking a Year of Resistance in Honduras
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