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NO to the Military Coup! Demand the Unconditional Reinstatement of Honduran President Zelaya

A military coup, led by graduates of the School of the Americas, has taken place in Honduras. On Sunday, June 28, members of the Honduran military surrounded the presidential palace and forced the democratically elected president, Manuel Zelaya, into custody.

While Latin American governments, the OAS and the European Union immediately spoke out in support of President Zelaya and against the coup plotters, the first statements from the United States fell short of calling for the reinstatement of Zelaya as the legitimate president. It is up to us to pressure the U.S. government to take action in support of democracy.

Fill out the form below to send a message to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and President Obama:

February 09, 2010

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I am writing to ask that the United States cut off of all US aid (as required by US law) until Zelaya is safely returned to Honduras and unconditionally reinstated as the legitimate president. It is urgent that you express support for democracy, especially in light of the fact that the U.S. has in the past been supportive of most military coups in the continent. The leader of this coup, Genaral Romero Vasquez, as well as other coup participants, are graduates of the School of the Americas. This coup is yet another example of the long list of grave abuses committed by graduates of this school. We urge President Obama to issue an executive order to shut down the School of the Americas (SOA/ WHINSEC).
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