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U.S. continues to train Honduran soldiers
Coup that ousted president, didn't stop U.S. engagement in Honduras
By James Hodge and Linda Cooper
From the National Catholic Reporter
A controversial facility at Ft. Benning, Ga. --…
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Honduras negotiation collapses; Micheletti delegation rejects Arias plan
From The New York Times:
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Negotiations to end the standoff in Honduras collapsed Sunday when the de facto government that ousted President Manuel Zelaya refused…
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Florida’s employment situation continues to worsen
And things continue to get… worse. Florida's unemployment rate rose to 10.6 percent in June, continuing a demoralizing climb begun two years ago and fueling fears that the state may be…
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U.S.-Cuba Migration Talks begin today
Today (April 14), U.S. and Cuban representatives will meet in New York to discuss implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. The discussions will focus on how best to promote…
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Miami’s Joe Garcia named to Dept. of Energy post
The Miami Herald is reporting that Joe Garcia, who ran an unsuccessful campaign to unseat U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, has been chosen by the Obama Administration to head the Office of…
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Zelaya tries to return; Honduran military doesn’t let him
Violent Clashes in Honduras as Ex-President’s Return Blocked
From The New York Times
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — An airborne drama that held Honduras in suspense for most of the day ended…
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Which is it? Withdrawal or suspension of Honduras from OAS…
Honduras beat the OAS to the punch Friday night by quitting the organization. The OAS meets tonight to consider the Central American country's suspension. Read what The New York Times…
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Unemployment still rising in the U.S.
Job Losses Rise in June as Unemployment Reaches 9.5%
From The New York Times
The pace of job losses quickened in June after slowing just a month earlier, casting a shadow over the Obama…
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OAS to Honduras: 3 days to restore deposed president
The Organization of American States gave Honduras three days Wednesday to restore the deposed president, Manuel Zelaya, or face suspension, as the interim leader of the country defied…
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White House: Return Zelaya to power
There are no other options but to return Honduran President Manuel Zelaya to power, was the message from the White House earlier today, as reported by the Associated Press. Adding, "The…
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