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What The Hell Is Happening In Honduras?
ByRCP rounds up some analysis. Here is Jesus Rios of Gallup:
The international community has unanimously condemned Zelaya’s ousting,
and the latest indications point in the direction of his imminent
return to Honduras. Whether he will be reinstated in office is still a
question, but what seems clear is he will face important challenges at
home. Back in 2008, Hondurans placed the blame for the country’s
political tension primarily on his government and “other countries."
The latest remarks by interim leader Micheletti suggest Zelaya’s
increasing alignment to President Hugo Chavez’s regime is at the core
of the crisis.
So, if Zelaya does in fact return to power before the November presidential election, the question then becomes: how will he manage to govern amidst an adverse public opinion environment and among institutions that backed his ousting, including his own political party? And, what role, if any, will Chavez play in Honduran politics from now on? Will Zelaya drop or moderate his pro-Chavez stance to regain political support? According to the 2008 Gallup survey, just 20% of Hondurans approve of President Hugo Chavez.
So, if Zelaya does in fact return to power before the November presidential election, the question then becomes: how will he manage to govern amidst an adverse public opinion environment and among institutions that backed his ousting, including his own political party? And, what role, if any, will Chavez play in Honduran politics from now on? Will Zelaya drop or moderate his pro-Chavez stance to regain political support? According to the 2008 Gallup survey, just 20% of Hondurans approve of President Hugo Chavez.
