Micheletti explains reasoning for suspending some civil liberties

The president of Honduras, Roberto Micheletti, addressed the nation last night to ensure that peace and tranquility will return to the country and that the state of emergency was necessary given the calls to violence that Manuel Zelaya made from the Brazilian embassy.

"Since his illegal incursion into Honduras, former President Manuel Zelaya instigates violence and insurgency in our country. The whole world knows that Mr. Zelaya uses the protection of the Embassy of Brazil to break the peace in our territory."

The president lamented that Saturday night [Sep. 26] Zelaya made "an irresponsible and erratic call for his followers to resort to violence against the people of Honduras and its constitutional government. "

"Through various local media, Mr Zelaya told his followers that it was necessary - and I quote - 'to fight the final offensive.'"

He said this situation was what prompted him to implement a decree that allowed the law enforcement to protect life and property of citizens of Honduras and maintain peace in the country.

"Implementing this decision was not easy for the government of the Republic and we knew we would be criticized for the decision."

He reiterated that the measure will be repealed soon if the majority of society demands it.

Translated from El Heraldo

"The whole world knows that Mr. Zelaya uses the protection of the Embassy of Brazil to break the peace in our territory." 

Think about that...

Shame on you, Brazil! Qué vergüenza, Brasil!