Manuel ‘Mel’ Zelaya

Manuel ‘Mel’ Zelaya is a former president of Honduras, known for his leftist policies and controversial ousting in a coup in 2009. His presidency was marked by efforts to implement social reforms and increase public spending, which led to significant political polarization. After his removal from office, Zelaya became a prominent figure in the opposition and has since aligned himself with leftist movements in Honduras. He is currently the leader of the Libertad y Refundación (Libre) party and remains a significant influence in Honduran politics.