'They put the noose on Zelaya'

'They put the noose on Zelaya'

One of the most controversial aspects of the current crisis in Honduras is the reinstatement of ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

The decision is in the hands of the nation's legislature but the plenary of the Honduran Congress cannot call for a vote without prior consultation with the Supreme Court.

Mr Eyzaguirre suggested it was unlikely that Zelaya would return to power

At the moment, all eyes are on the recommendation to come from the judiciary which, though not binding, is requisite to the Congress's defining of the country's future.

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