Last night the Organization of American States voted overwhelmingly to expel Honduras in reaction to last week's military coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Of the 34 nations 33 voted in Favor with only one abstention, Honduras itself.
Following up on that comes today's expected arrival to Tegucigalpa with Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, President of Argentina and Rafael Correa, of Ecuador. He spoke on regional TV channel Telesur, saying that "I am organising my return to Honduras. This is the return of the president elected by the sovereign will of the people. I ask all farmers, residents, Indians, young people and all workers' groups, businessmen and friends... to accompany me on my return to Honduras.Do not bring weapons. Practice what I have always preached, which is non-violence. Let them be the ones who use violence, weapons and repression."
He is expected to arrive between 2:00 and 3:00 CST
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