Peaceful turning of the page
With Porfirio Lobo assuming the presidency of Honduras on Wednesday, its citizens formally turn the page on the political crisis triggered by former President Manuel Zelaya's removal from office in June 2009. It is time for the international community to do the same. It must extend diplomatic recognition to Honduras' new government, restore international aid and lift all sanctions. Honduras' fragile economy and its citizens have paid a high price in recent months. They must be given a chance at a new beginning and effectively move on.
The formal resolution to Mr. Zelaya's status has been largely addressed. He will be given amnesty and safe passage to the Dominican Republic, whose President Leonel Fernandez brokered the deal.… Seguir leyendo »