Honduras: Insecurity,
Militarization in 100 Days
TEGUCIGALPA (Prensa Latina) - An ever
increasing lack of security, a systematic
violation of human rights and militarization
characterized the first 100 days of
government of Porfirio Lobo, according to an
assessment of the Honduran civil society.
"They have been 100 days of persistence of
the crisis and worsening social problems,
said the Association of Non Government
Organizations (ASONOG), the Honduran Council
of the Social Sector of the Economy and the
People's Action Coalition," among other
groups.
Lobo assumed power on January 27 after
winning the presidency in elections
questioned by the international community as
they were held under a de facto regime.
During the little over three months in
power, seven journalists have been killed,
as well as 150 women and several union,
farmer and popular leaders opposed to the
coup of June 28.
Nowadays 14 people are killed daily, on
average, reaching over 400 monthly,
according to figures released here.
Meanwhile, the militarization of society has
been intensified, as key institutions have
been handed over to Army officials, said
Jose Ramon Avila, a leader of ASONOG, who
cited the example of pro-coup Gen. Romeo
Vasquez as manager of the Honduran
Telecommunication Company.
There cannot be any talk of reconciliation
as the government involves people who
participated directly in the coup. It seems
that the military are being rewarded, added
Avila.
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