Honduras said it would no longer recognize the Organization of American States charter, claiming the diplomatic body attempted to impose "unilateral and indignant resolutions" on the new government, which took power a week ago in a military-backed coup and forced Zelaya into exile.
OAS chief Jose Miguel Insulza had demanded Zelaya be restored to office, and on Saturday the organization was to discuss suspending the Central American nation's membership. But Honduras' interim president, Roberto Micheletti, said "the OAS is a political organization, not a court, and it can't judge us," according to a note to Insulza read on Honduras' television Friday night.
The move means Honduras, one of the poorest countries in the Americas, will leave the OAS and will not face sanctions by the organization, though it would not prevent other groups and countries from suspending aid and loans.
The sainted international community is a thug support system. And I'm disgusted with our president for lining up against Micheletti and the rule of law.
I seriously need to find a way to donate to the Honduran government directly if the powers that be wish to side with despotism over democracy.
