Mediator’s final proposal for Honduran crisis rebuffed, as talks head toward failureSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks on resolving the Honduran political crisis headed toward failure Wednesday when the interim government indicated it would reject a mediator’s final proposal for returning ousted President Manuel Zelaya to power. Mediator’s final proposal for Honduran crisis rebuffed, as talks end without agreementSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks on resolving the Honduran political crisis headed toward failure Wednesday when the interim government indicated it would reject a mediator’s final proposal for returning ousted President Manuel Zelaya to power. Mediator: new proposal to end Honduran crisis includes ousted president’s return in 2 daysSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A new proposal by a mediator for ending Honduras’ political crisis would return President Manuel Zelaya to power in two days and offer amnesty for the coup leaders that ousted him. Honduras’ interim government proposes new compromise as tens of thousands march in capitalTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim government said Wednesday it has offered a compromise to the chief mediator in talks to end the political crisis, as tens of thousands of people marched against the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya. As sanctions loom over Honduras, supporters of ousted president fear impact on poorTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Supporters of ousted President Manuel Zelaya are advocating targeted economic sanctions to pressure the interim government to allow his return rather than broader measures that might harm the Central American country’s poorest citizens. Honduras’ interim govt expels Venezuelan diplomatsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim government ordered Venezuelan diplomats on Tuesday to leave the country as the international community threatened new sanctions on the Central American nation if negotiations fail to resolve the crisis. AP IMPACT: From Andes to Argentina, Mexican drug cartels expand, operate in 47 countriesGUATEMALA CITY — Guatemalan drug boss Juan Jose “Juancho” Leon was summoned by Mexican traffickers for what he was told was business. Instead, dozens of attackers ambushed his entourage with grenades and assault rifles, killing Leon and 10 others in a brazen demonstration of power. Honduras’ interim government sends lobbying team to US hoping to head off threatened sanctionsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The soldiers, politicians and businessmen who ousted left-leaning President Manuel Zelaya are taking their battle from Honduras into the U.S. political arena, waging a lobbying campaign to paint themselves as a bulwark against “dictatorship” and “communism.” Nicaraguan opposition denounces Ortega’s call to end term limits, institute recall votesMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaraguan opposition lawmakers on Monday condemned a public appeal for constitutional changes by President Daniel Ortega as an attempt to extend term limits and eventually allow the leftist leader’s re-election. US turns up pressure on defiant Honduras coup government, warns of tough sanctionsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The United States is turning up pressure on the Honduran government installed by a coup — and the businessmen who support it — warning that they will face severe sanctions if ousted President Manuel Zelaya is not restored to power. Ousted Honduran president pushes for tougher international sanctions as talks stallMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Aides to ousted President Manuel Zelaya pushed Monday for international sanctions against Honduran officials who took power in a coup and foreign nations stepped up pressure after negotiations for his return reached a deadlock. Ousted Honduran President Zelaya prods US to act as talks stall, prepares for returnMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya held out hope for a negotiated solution to Honduras’ deepening political crisis even after talks in Costa Rica fell apart, but vowed to prepare the way for his return to power regardless of their outcome. Honduras talks end without compromise; interim govt says ousted leader’s return ‘unacceptable’SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks on resolving Honduras’ leadership crisis broke off Sunday after the interim government rejected a proposed compromise, saying a provision calling for ousted President Manuel Zelaya to serve out his term was “unacceptable.” Honduras crisis talks resume with both sides reluctant to compromiseSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks to end the Honduran political crisis were bogged down Sunday over the key issue between both sides: ousted President Manuel Zelaya’s return to fill the remaining months of his term. Honduras crisis talks deadlocked over exiled president’s return, sides to meet again SundaySAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Talks to resolve Honduras’ political crisis deadlocked over a proposal to reinstate the ousted president and form a national unity government, leading the mediator to appeal for more flexibility when negotiations resume Sunday. Honduras negotiations snag on unity government proposal, but sides agree to more talksSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Honduras’ interim government rejected a mediator’s proposal to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and form a national unity government, throwing negotiations on settling the political crisis into doubt Saturday night. Honduras talks to continue with ousted president’s team in attendance, sides still far apartSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rican President Oscar Arias says both sides in the talks to resolve the coup in Honduras have agreed to resume talks Sunday, but they remain far apart. Honduran interim leader rejects proposal for unity govt headed by Zelaya; talks deadlockedSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Honduras’ interim government rejected a mediator’s proposal to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and form a national unity government, throwing negotiations on settling the political crisis into doubt Saturday night. Honduras interim government rejects compromise proposal, coup talks near failureSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — An official with Honduras’ interim government has rejected a mediator’s proposal for a national unity government led by ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Honduran interim government balks at compromise, Zelaya accepts, talks stalematedSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Hopes for a quick resolution to Honduras’ political crisis faded Saturday when its interim government balked at a proposal for a national unity government headed by President Manuel Zelaya and the exiled leaders’ delegation threatened to abandon talks. Negotiator: Ouster Honduran president’s side accepts crisis plan in principleSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A negotiator for ousted President Manuel Zelaya says his side has accepted in principle the points proposed by a mediator to end the Honduras coup crisis. Honduran interim government balks at crisis plan, dimming hopes for quick end to coup showdownSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Hopes for a quick resolution to Honduras’ political crisis dimmed when its interim government balked at a plan presented in talks Saturday to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and form a national unity government. Honduran interim govt: delegation lacks authority to accept Arias plan, up to congress, courtsSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A representative of Honduras’ interim government says its delegation at talks lacks the authority to accept all the terms of Costa Rican President Oscar Arias’ plan to end the crisis. Honduras crisis mediator proposes unity government, early vote and amnesty to end showdownSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Hopes for a quick resolution to Honduras’ political crisis dimmed when its interim government balked at a plan presented in talks Saturday to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and form a national unity government. Honduras crisis mediator proposes return of ousted leader, reconciliation govt, early electionSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is giving Honduran negotiators a plan to end a standoff between rival claimants to the presidency. Honduras crisis talks start, but ousted leader gives them little time to succeedSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Crucial talks to resolve the leadership crisis in Honduras began Saturday following an ultimatum from ousted President Manuel Zelaya that appeared to leave little room for compromise. Ousted Honduran leader warns negotiators have until Saturday midnight to restore him to officeTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — An ultimatum from ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya left little room for compromise in U.S.-backed talks Saturday aimed at resolving a crisis that has become the latest test for democracy in Latin America. Ousted Honduran president gives negotiators until the end of Saturday to restore him to officeTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya gave U.S.-backed talks in Costa Rica until the end of Saturday to restore him to office, warning he would return to his country with or without an agreement. Talks to end Honduras’ crisis seen as last chance to avert violence; ousted leader vows returnTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Allies of Honduras’ ousted President Manuel Zelaya say U.S.-backed talks in Costa Rica Saturday may be the last chance to avert a clash, perhaps even civil war. Mediator proposing reconciliation gvt for Honduras; exiled leader prepares 2nd return bidTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The mediator in Honduras’ political crisis said he will propose a national reconciliation government during the next round of talks, while ousted President Manuel Zelaya prepared a second bid to return home to reclaim power. |