Ousted Honduran leader struggles to galvanize poor farmers, teachers against powerful foesLAS MANOS, Nicaragua — Ensconced in the mountains near Honduras, ousted President Manuel Zelaya struggled Monday to galvanize poor farmers, teachers and street activists into a movement strong enough to overcome his foes and sweep him back into office. Ousted Honduran leader stays near border, calls on US for more sanctionsLAS MANOS, Nicaragua — Exiled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya sought to increase pressure on his country’s interim government, promising to camp out across the border in Nicaragua with his supporters and urging Washington to slap tough sanctions on coup leaders. Ousted Honduran president makes 2nd symbolic visit to Honduran border, says he’ll camp outLAS MANOS, Nicaragua — Deposed President Manuel Zelaya returned to the Honduran border on Saturday and announced he would set up camp there, despite foreign leaders urging him not to force a confrontation with the government that ousted him in last month’s coup. Honduras imposes border curfew, blocks crossings as ousted leader nears borderLAS MANOS, Nicaragua — Honduran security forces clashed with supporters of the country’s ousted president on Friday as the government ordered everyone along the border off the streets in an attempt to block his return. |