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Latin America Monitor
Central America's elites must fund their own state security, expert says

Testimony at a recent US Senate hearing on US-Central American security cooperation showcased one of the region’s key problems: countries do not collect enough taxes to win the fight against organized crime.
Nicaragua opposition unites to contest legality of President Ortega's candidacy

The four Nicaraguan opposition parties on November's ballot will present legal challenges to President Daniel Ortega’s candidacy for a third term in office.
Cultural values, not dictators like Libya's Qaddafi, are chief obstacle to Arab progress

If Arabs want significantly greater freedom and economic development, they and their leaders must be fully committed to making it so.
Obama and Medvedev: Does Russia have the courage to change?

To become a truly prosperous and democratic nation, Russia must be willing to abandon cultural obstacles to progress. Based on a meeting I had with Russia's president last month, Moscow may not be ready to do that.
United States to restore aid to Honduras in step toward normalized ties

In Guatemala Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton moved to restore aid to Honduras six months after it was cut in response to the country's refusal to reinstate ousted former president Manuel Zelaya.
Costa Rica elects first woman president, inspiring the region

Laura Chinchilla won Costa Rica's presidential election in a landslide victory Sunday that is eliciting cheers from women across Central America.
Costa Rica election: Why the left is lagging

Three of the four main candidates in Sunday's presidential race tilt toward the right. Among them, front-runner Laura Chinchilla could become the nation's first woman president.
Honduras military chiefs charged with 'coup.' Will Supreme Court take case?

Top military officers in Honduras are being charge with “abuse of power” in the expulsion of President Manuel Zelaya June 28. If the Supreme Court takes the case, it would be the first legal action against the armed forces since Mr. Zelaya’s ouster. Will it resolve the political crisis?
Honduras tense as voters head to the polls

Today's presidential election is widely viewed in Honduras as a way out of Latin America's worst political crisis in decades.
Did Honduras deal weaken Zelaya?

What first seemed like a victory for ousted President Manuel Zelaya could become a setback for him depending on what – and when – the Honduran Congress decides.
Honduras deal: Ousted President Zelaya can return to office

Late Thursday, interim Honduras leader Roberto Micheletti announced he would accept a deal that would restore ousted President Zelaya and respect Nov. 29 election date.
Honduras deal a boost for US influence in Latin America

The Honduras deal, which calls for national unity government and agreement on Nov. 29 elections, pushes back against the dominant narrative of waning US clout in region.
Global News Blog
As Honduran foes near a deal, crisis 'almost at an end'

Representatives for Manuel Zelaya and Roberto Micheletti claim an 'exit' is within sight. The people of Honduras just want the crisis resolved.
In shift, Honduras looks to itself to break leadership impasse

With international mediation efforts having failed thus far to broker a resolution to the ousting of President Zelaya, everyone from Honduran businessmen to church leaders to other politicians are offering proposals.
Honduras hardliner Micheletti softens his stance

Interim Honduran leader Roberto Micheletti dramatically dialed back his tough rhetoric on Monday, one day after issuing a draconian decree to curb civil liberties.
Could Honduras media crackdown backfire?

Roberto Micheletti's interim government shut down two media outlets today after it issued a new decree to suspend freedom of speech if it 'disturbs the peace.'
Honduras: Ousted Zelaya predicts attempts to assassinate him

Interim Honduran President Micheletti is downplaying Zelaya's return, though the Brazilian Embassy's utilities were cut off and police beatings have increased.
How will the Honduras crisis play out?

Will interim Honduran leader Roberto Micheletti agree to talks with ousted President Manuel Zelaya? Or could violence force a change?
Zelaya's back in Honduras. Now what?

Some say President Manuel Zelaya's surprise return increases the prospects for violence. The interim government has imposed a 15-hour curfew.
Global News Blog
Clinton and Chavez weigh in on Zelaya’s stealth return to Honduras

Correspondent
Ousted Honduran leader Zelaya returns

President Manuel Zelaya said Monday on a local television: 'I cannot give details, but I'm here,'
How the US deepened the crisis in Honduras

Washington won't support upcoming elections that could help resolve the standoff. Bad move.
Washington ups the pressure on Honduras by cutting aid

The US won't call the military ouster of the country's president a "coup." But it says elections scheduled for November would be illegitimate.
Global News Blog
Honduran amnesty proposal: breakthrough, or false start?

Interim President Robert Michelletti has proposed allowing ousted President Zelaya to return with amnesty – as long as he steps down as leader.
Honduran presidential hopeful feels pro-Zelaya backlash

Before the president was deposed, Elvin Santos seemed likely to win November's election. Now protesters pelt him with insults and eggs.