Brazilian delegates visit embassy in Honduras

[struggle4progress]

By MARK STEVENSON (AP) – 3 hours ago

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A Brazilian delegate criticized Honduras' coup-installed government Thursday for attacking his country's embassy with toxic gas and said Brazil had every right to provide refuge to ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.

Congressman Ivan Valente, one of six Brazilian lawmakers who planned to visit the embassy Thursday to ensure its security, said Brazil had no choice but to allow Zelaya to take refuge there because he is the country's legally recognized president.

Brazil is among a slew of nations that have spoken out against the coup and are demanding Zelaya's reinstatement. Zelaya has been holed up in the Brazilian Embassy in Honduras' capital, Tegucigalpa, since he sneaked back into the country on Sept. 21.

Officials from the South American country began expressing concern about the status and safety of the Embassy after the interim government fired tear gas and used loudspeakers in an apparent attempt to harass Zelaya and the supporters who are staying with him ...

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[EFerrari]

1. This Mark Stevenson has been doing a credible job on this story. n/t

[Judi Lynn]

2. Excellent, logical point made by Ivan Valente. Going to remember it. n/t