OAS still hopes to reinstate ousted Honduran president

Tensions continue to rise in neighbouring Honduras in anticipation of the proposed return of the deposed President José Manuel Zelaya. But the interim government is showing no signs of backing down. All day, protests and rallies took place in Tegucigalpa as an OAS ultimatum for his return draws closer. The OAS Secretary General arrived earlier today in Tegucigalpa from Guyana and according to reports, he met with opposition parties. It is also reported that the Supreme Court has rejected Zelaya’s re-instatement. Insulza has said that he will not negotiate with the interim government of the Roberto Micheletti whose isolation continues to intensify by the international community. Insulza will report to an OAS Special session on Saturday afternoon which is considering the suspension of Honduras if all fails. Insulza, however, has left a door open for Micheletti and one option is that he may ask the OAS for more time. Meanwhile, Zelaya made stops in Salvador and headed to Guatemala earlier today.