Deposed Honduran President's Return Bid Foiled

Winnipeg Free Press (July 06, 2009)

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"We will be here until the country calms down," [Roberto Micheletti] said. "We are the authentic representatives of the people."

Micheletti also accused Nicaragua of moving troops in an attempt at psychological intimidation and warned them not to cross into Honduras, "because we're ready to defend our border." Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega called the allegation "totally false."

"We're scared. We feel sad because these coup soldiers won't let Mel return, but we're not going to back down. We're going to keep marching so that our president comes home."

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Deposed Honduran President's Return Bid Foiled

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Ousted President Manuel Zelaya was kept from landing at the main Honduras airp...

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