The Good Coup: The Overthrow of Manuel Zelaya in Honduras (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781926918075)

Honduras is known as the classic "Banana Republic" - a characterization of a politically backward country ruled by a tiny wealthy class. The phrase was coined by the North American writer O. Henry in his book, Cabbages and Kings. It conveys the image of a nation plagued by military coup d'騁ats... historically undeniable in the case of Honduras. The controversial overthrow of President Manuel Zelaya on June 28, 2009 represents a watershed in Honduran history. Was President Zelaya an innocent victim of the military and judicial systems, or did government officials act wisely in rescuing Honduras from a president intent on remaining in power indefinitely and dismantling the country's democratic institutions? Although it awakened memories of past coups, it is unclear whether this was a traditional or a "hybrid coup", featuring some elements of what the world tends to associate with coups, but lacking others. The collection of short essays in this book offers personal insights on these questions and on a wide range of events, themes, and philosophical struggles that defined the political crisis in Honduras.

About the Author:
Marco C當eres di Iorio is the editor of the online newspaper Honduras Weekly. He is also the cofounder of projecthonduras.com, an international network of volunteers involved in humanitarian development projects aimed at empowering the people of Honduras. He directs the annual Conference on Honduras in the town of Cop疣 Ruinas in northwestern Honduras. He was born in Tegucigalpa.

Author: Marco Caceres Di Iorio
ISBN-10: 192691807X
ISBN-13: 9781926918075
Publisher: CCB Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/27/2010
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.70d