Honduras gives Brazil 10 days to resolve standoff at embassy, where Zelaya seeking refuge

Honduras sets 10-day deadline on embassy standoff

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras is giving Brazil 10 days to decide what to do with ousted President Manuel Zelaya, who has been inside the Brazilian Embassy since sneaking back into the country last week.

The government in charge since a June 28 coup that deposed Zelaya says it will take unspecified “additional measures” if Brazil does not define his status.

In a statement issued Sunday, the Foreign Ministry urges Brazil “to ensure that Mr. Zelaya stops using the protection offered by the diplomatic mission to instigate violence in Honduras.”

Brazil and other nations recognize Zelaya as the country’s legitimate president.