The former President of Honduras, Manuel Zalaya, was ousted from power by Honduras' Congress, Supreme Court and military.
Why did Honduras exile Zalaya? Because, in defiance of the Supreme Court of Honduras, he had acted against the Honduran constitution in ordering a survey about extending term limits.
The interim government wishes to have regular elections in November, under international scrutiny.
What did Zalaya then do? He flew to the United States to discuss his predicament with Secretary Clinton. He denied any responsibility for the illegal actions that occurred. He has made threatening words to the effect that he intends to resume his presidency. He also asked the Obama administration not to recognize the elections to be held in November, to which Mr. Obama has agreed.
President Obama has also declared the ouster of Mr. Zalaya a "coup", though many State Department officials aren't sure if this is the correct definition of "coup."
Zalaya is also a close friend of Hugo Chavez. This is why the Honduran people fear him. And why they are not too happy about the Obama administration's views. They feel that they have stood up for their constitution and for democracy.
And Mr. Chavez?
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