Honduran Economy Suffers From Political Crisis
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
The forced removal of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya by his country's military on June 28 has left the Central American nation in a state of political turmoil. Already one of the poorest nations in the world, Honduras is now facing an even greater economic slowdown caused by possible sanctions and trade suspensions as the international community steps up pressure for the return of Mr. Zelaya. VOA's Greg Flakus has a report from the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa.