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. 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 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. World Court sets limits on Nicaraguan regulation of river travel along Costa Rican borderTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United Nations’ highest court set travel rules Monday for the Nicaraguan river that borders Costa Rica, affirming freedom for Costa Rican boats while upholding Nicaragua’s right to regulate traffic. Hondurans deeply divided on whether they want ex-president back _ even in his hometownLEPAGUARE, Honduras — Luis Perez voted for Honduran President Manuel Zelaya in 2005. Now, he wishes he hadn’t. Honduras protesters vow to escalate fight as Zelaya goes to Washington for talks with ClintonTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Diplomatic efforts to restore Manuel Zelaya to Honduras’ presidency shifted back to Washington on Tuesday, as supporters of the ousted leader threatened to escalate protests across the poor Central American nation. Pilot of exiled Honduran president’s plane says soldiers blocking runway, preventing landingTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya was kept from landing at the main Honduras airport Sunday because the runway was blocked by military vehicles and groups of soldiers, some of them clashing with a crowd of thousands outside. Exiled Honduran president nears Honduras, asks military to let him land “in the name of God”TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya appealed to the Honduran military to return its loyalty to him as he prepared to land in the capital Sunday, facing warrants for his arrest by security forces defending the airport against a crowd of thousands. Exiled Honduran president announces return accompanied by unnamed international leadersTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Exiled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya is announcing plans to return Sunday to Honduras accompanied by other unnamed presidents. Honduras rebuffs international community after coup, leaves Organization of American StatesTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras rebuffed demands by the international community to reinstate President Manuel Zelaya and pulled out of the Organization of American States, thrusting the poor Central American nation deeper into political crisis and isolation. Honduras rejects demand it restore president ousted by coup, says it no longer recognizes OASTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ refusal to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya despite an appeal by the top envoy for the Americas has put the impoverished nation on a collision course with the world community that could lead to its isolation. Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, ex-world boxing champion, dies of gunshot in likely suicideMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, a former world boxing great, died at his home Wednesday of a single gunshot to the chest, authorities said in ruling the death a probable suicide. Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, former boxing champion, found dead at homeMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Former world boxing great and Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello was found dead at his home Wednesday, prompting three-days of official mourning for a rising star of the Sandinista party who once bitterly opposed the leftist movement. Former lightweight champion, Managua mayor Alexis Arguello found dead at his homeMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Alexis Arguello, who fought in one of boxing’s most classic brawls and reigned supreme at 130 pounds, was found dead at his home early Wednesday. Managua mayor, Alexis Arguello, former boxing champion, found dead at his homeMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, a three-time world boxing champion, has been found dead. Honduran attorney general says ousted president faces 20 years in prison if he returnsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Hondura’s attorney general says ousted President Manuel Zelaya will be arrested “as soon as he puts a foot on Honduran soil.” UN backs outsted Honduran leader; replacement says he may face arrest back homeTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The U.N. General Assembly demanded the immediate restoration of Honduras’ ousted president on Tuesday, but the man who replaced him said Manuel Zelaya could be arrested if he returns home. Ousted president says he will return to Honduras; de-facto government says he may face arrestTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ ousted president, bolstered by international support, said he will return home this week to regain control. The man who replaced him said Tuesday that Manuel Zelaya could be met with an arrest warrant. Ousted president says he will return to Honduras; de-facto government says it may let himTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ ousted president, bolstered by international support, said he will return home this week to regain control. The government that overthrew him said Tuesday that Manuel Zelaya may be able to return — but only as a common citizen. Ousted president says he will return to Honduras; urges military to return to barracksTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ ousted president, bolstered by international support, said he will return home to regain control and he urged soldiers to stop cracking down on thousands of supporters who have protested his overthrow. Western Hemisphere leaders turn up pressure on Honduras to reinstate ousted presidentTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Police fired tear gas to hold back thousands of Hondurans outside the occupied national palace Monday as world leaders from Barack Obama to Hugo Chavez appealed to Honduras to reverse a coup that ousted the president. Honduras torn between president ousted in coup, replacement named by congressTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ new leaders defied growing global pressure on Monday to reverse a military coup, arguing that they had followed their constitution in removing a leftist president who attacked it. Documentary on banana workers draws ire of Dole after plot thickensLOS ANGELES — A documentary on Nicaraguan banana workers who claimed they became sterile from pesticides is set for its American premiere on Saturday — unless a threatened lawsuit stops the show. Amazon protest leader leaves Peru for political asylum in NicaraguaMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Peruvian indigenous leader Alberto Pizango arrived Wednesday in Nicaragua, where he has been granted political asylum after facing charges in his homeland for his role in protests against Amazon development that turned bloody. |
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