Latin America Does Not Recognize the New Government in Honduras
Dec. 01. (Hamsayeh.Net) - Honduran elections held on Sunday brought reactions from leading Latin American nations immediately after the results were announced. A right-wing figure, expected to be under the direct influence of Washington and supported by the military coup leaders was declared the victor.
Businessman Porfirio Lobo was announced the victor of an election in which less than 30% of Hondurans voted and the rest opposing the Junta regime decided to boycott the coup leaders. Washington quickly approved the results followed by Colombia, Panama, Peru and Costa Rica.
However the majority of Latin Americans, Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina rejected the elections results in Honduras citing lack of transparency and guarantees needed for its legitimacy.
Hugo Chavez was among the first Latin leaders that rejected the elections calling it a ‘new chapter in the coup.’ Followed by President Lula of Brazil who said the elections were held to legitimize the coup that reminds of the political vulnerability in Latin and Central America.
‘Whether they change their minds or not, Brazil will firmly oppose military coup in Honduras disguised as civilian government.’ Lula said in response to the support given by the other four countries.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez attending a summit in Portugal said the dictatorship was finally installed in Honduras with US support. He added that to legitimize the coup would mean to legitimize the principles of peace, democracy and justice.
Other Leading Latin American nations voiced similar tones over the Honduran elections and refused to recognize the new self-proclaimed president in Honduras.
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