Monday, November 2, 2009

 

In Honduras, Instability, Fear of Civil War Preceded Deal

 

By Ian T. Brown and Jesus Rios

 

·   November presidential election critical to boosting hopes of a better democracy

 

Washington, D.C. – The four-month-old political crisis in Honduras may be approaching resolution as deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and interim leader Roberto Micheletti agreed Friday to share political powers. However, the leaders have their work cut out for them. Gallup surveyed Hondurans in July, days after troops deposed Zelaya from office, and found 71% of Hondurans saying the political situation in their country is not stable at all, up from 47% in 2008.

 

For the complete Gallup article please link to ("In Honduras, Instability, Fear of Civil War Preceded Deal"); excerpt republished with permission.