Reply #32: Guatemala Refuses to Recognize Honduran Government [View All]

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Saturday 09 January 2010 - http://insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2010/january/09/centam-10010904.htm
Guatemala Refuses to Recognize Honduran Government

GUATEMALA - Guatemala continues failing to recognize the government elected in Honduras, according to remarks made by vice-president Rafael Espada. However, analysts consider the official stand ambiguous.

Espada told foreign correspondents in Guatemala that no official delegation will be sent to the inauguration of new Honduran President Porfirio Lobo, scheduled for January 27 because Guatemala does not recognize the de facto government of Roberto Micheletti, who assumed power by a coup, ousting constitutional President Manuel Zelaya on June 28 last year.

Nevertheless, Espada let opened a window of possibility to recognize Lobo's term if Micheletti leaves the post because, in his opinion, if an unconstitutional hand over of power takes place, it will weaken the incoming head of State.

Espada reiterated his country's wish of a prompt return of "integrity and democracy" to Honduras.