Honduras Resumes Talks amid Uncertainty
Representatives of constitutional President Manuel Zelaya and the de facto government announced they would continue thetalks on Thursday to find a solution to the crisis unleashed in this country after the military coup.
Talks were postponed at midday Wednesday at the request of delegates of the de facto President Roberto Micheletti, after having analyzed several solution scenarios, according to those appointed by the latter.
The request was presented prior to a soccer match with El Salvador that finally qualified the national team for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, causing great celebration in the country.
Victor Meza, one of Zelaya's representatives, said at the end of the Wednesday morning session that they had reached consensus on a document about restoration of the State's powers and return to the situation prior to the coup.
Vilma Morales, member of the de facto government delegation, stated Wednesday that negotiators had agreed on a break to analyze separately some solution proposals and have the necessary consultations.
Negotiations started on October 7, during a ceremony in the presence of an Organization of American States mission.
The talks are about the so-called San Jose Agreement, a proposal presented in mid July by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, a mediator in the crisis.
Meanwhile, the National Front against the Coup d'Etat announced a new rally for Thursday in Tegucigalpa, near the venue of talks, after 110th consecutive days of protests against the coup d'etat.
Talks were postponed at midday Wednesday at the request of delegates of the de facto President Roberto Micheletti, after having analyzed several solution scenarios, according to those appointed by the latter.
The request was presented prior to a soccer match with El Salvador that finally qualified the national team for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, causing great celebration in the country.
Victor Meza, one of Zelaya's representatives, said at the end of the Wednesday morning session that they had reached consensus on a document about restoration of the State's powers and return to the situation prior to the coup.
Vilma Morales, member of the de facto government delegation, stated Wednesday that negotiators had agreed on a break to analyze separately some solution proposals and have the necessary consultations.
Negotiations started on October 7, during a ceremony in the presence of an Organization of American States mission.
The talks are about the so-called San Jose Agreement, a proposal presented in mid July by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, a mediator in the crisis.
Meanwhile, the National Front against the Coup d'Etat announced a new rally for Thursday in Tegucigalpa, near the venue of talks, after 110th consecutive days of protests against the coup d'etat.
Source:
Prensa Latina
Date:
15/10/2009