Demonstrations, Counter Protests Expected in Honduras

Both the interim government of Honduras and supporters of ousted President Manuel Zelaya plan demonstrations for Tuesday in the Central American nation's capital, Tegucigalpa. This follows a shooting incident on Sunday in which at least one person died and several others were wounded. But most of the country remains tense, but calm despite of the political division gripping the country.

Speaking in a televised address, interim President Roberto Micheletti on Monday called on citizens to rally Tuesday morning in support of democracy. He said his top priority is the defense of Honduran democracy.

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