Several months ago, President Zelaya of Honduras was removed from office by the country's highest court and the legislature. Zelaya was attempted to change the constitution and seek re-election as President. Hugo Chavez used a similar plan to change the Venezulan constitution once he was elected President and is now President for life.
The Honduras constitution does not have an impreachment procedures so the actions of the court and legislature was the only option open and the military followed their actions.
Obama condemned the removal of Zelaya. However, on 11/29/09, the Honduran people held an election and elected Lobo as President and Obama has stated that he is now satisfied by the process. The free election is a victory for the Honduran people and the rule of law. And a defeat for the Latin American socialists, including Brazil, Chile, Venezula, and Bolivia.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703939404574566150432623012.html
Obama deserves praise for changing his mind on this issue.
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