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Honduras : Micheletti Becoming ‘Second Pinochet’?
‘Congressman for Life’ Roberto Micheletti. Art by Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Latuff / IndyBay.Honduran coup consolidating power:Micheletti named ‘Congressman for Life’ By David Holmes Morris / The Rag Blog / January 17, 2010 As violent repression continues, the powers that be … Continue reading
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Honduras : Anti-Coup Gay Activist Assassinated
LGBT activist Walter Tróchez was murdered this week.He documented homophobic violence:Honduran gay activist Walter Tróchez murdered By Doug Ireland / December 18, 2009 Walter Tróchez, 25 years old, a well-known LGBT activist in Honduras who was an active member of … Continue reading
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Tagged Coups d'etat, Gay Movement, Homophobia, Honduras, Latin America, LGBT, Resistance Movements
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Honduras : The ‘Election’ and the Resistencia
Above,“Golpistas: Here Is Your Vote.” Rebelión poster. Demonstration against electoral campaign, Intibucá. Photo from Indymedia Honduras.Micheletti prepares for election;Moves against boycott, resistance By David Holmes Morris / The Rag Blog / November 23, 2009 With a nod of approval from … Continue reading
Surprise! : Betrayal in Honduras as ‘Golpistas’ Ignore Accord
Manuel Zelaya closes a window at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa. Photo from AFP.Celebration was premature;United States expresses ‘disappointment’ …negotiating with the golpistas for reinstatement of the democratically elected president is like negotiating with thieves for the return of stolen … Continue reading
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Tagged Central America, Coups d'etat, Honduras, Latin America, Manuel Zelaya, Police Brutality
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James Howard Kunstler : Our Gods are not Happy
Rough beast, preparing to slouch. Art by Alex “Rhino” Voroshev.Thinking the unthinkable:Cornpone Hitlers and the agony of ordinary people By James Howard Kunstler / November 3, 2009 A side-trip to the local mall — where else to buy ammo around … Continue reading
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Tagged American Society, Coups d'etat, Economic Crisis, Right Wing Extremists, Wall Street
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Honduras : A Deal is Cut to Reinstate Zelaya
Zelaya supporter shouts slogans outside the National Congress. Photo from AFP.Compromise deal restores ZelayaRiot police meet demonstrators with tear gasBy David Holmes Morris / The Rag Blog / October 30, 2009 See Val Liveoak’s analysis of the latest developments — … Continue reading
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Tagged Central America, Coups d'etat, Honduras, Latin America, Manuel Zelaya, Resistance Movements
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Faultlines in Honduras : 100 Days of Resistance
Fault Lines — 100 Days of Resistance One hundred days since the coup d’état that ousted Manuel Zelaya, Fault Lines travels to Honduras to look at polarization and power in the Americas, and finds resistance and repression in the streets. … Continue reading
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Tagged Coups d'etat, Honduras, Latin America, Resistance Movements, Video
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Honduras : Talks Ramp Up as Repression Gets Bloody
Top, Zelaya supporter with sign saying “Honduras, this is your president,” outside the U.S. embassy in Tegucigalpa, Oct. 7, 2009. Photo by Rodrigo Abd / AP. Below, riot policemen stand guard as Zelaya supporters protest in Hato De En Medio … Continue reading
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Honduras : Micheletti Suspends Constitution
Cartoon D.R. 2009 Latuff / The Narco News Bulletin.The second Honduran coup came todayBecause the first one failed By Al Giordano / September 28, 2009 See ‘Honduras coup leader Micheletti decrees 45-day suspension of constitution,’ Below. On the morning of … Continue reading
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High Noon in Honduras : Zelaya, Golpistas in Standoff
Below, Manuel Zelaya outside the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Photo from La Prensa, San Pedro Sula. Above, a throng of Zelaya supporters at the embassy. Photo from Indymedia Honduras.Micheletti responds with curfews, teargas…Massive demonstrations mark Zelaya’s return By David … Continue reading
Honduran Resistance : Strong, Nonviolent and Persistent
Supporters of Honduras’ ousted president Manuel Zelaya walk during a rally at Suyapa neighborhood in Tegucigalpa, September 9, 2009. Photo by Edgard Garrido / Reuters.How do we respond?Honduran resistance remains strong If it succeeds, especially if it continues its use … Continue reading
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Honduras : Resistance Seeks Opposition Bishop for Presidential Bid
On the two-month anniversary fo the coup that deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, his supporters marched through the main streets of Tegucigalpa. Photo by Reuters / La Jornada.Resistance in Honduras debates election strategy:Offers nomination to opposition bishop By Arturo Cano[Translated … Continue reading
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