http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/high-noon-in-honduras-as-zelaya-kept-out-1732763.html
By Stephen Foley
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“…But the overthrow of Mr Zelaya has triggered unusual unity in the hemisphere. Honduras has seen ambassadors withdrawn and trade barriers thrown up against it. The coup also marks the first test of US President Barack Obama's foreign policy in the region. He has suspended some military co-operation with Honduras but not decided whether to shut down all military operations. The US air base serves as a major staging area for regional security programs.”
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“It was the first time a member of the OAS had been suspended since Cuba in 1962. In a passionate speech to the OAS, Mr Zelaya said: "This coup is a test to the rule of law of every country in the world, and I believe this test has been energetically answered... There are moments when keeping silent is a crime. This is one of those moments."
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