Manuel Zelaya

Manuel Zelaya

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Manuel Zelaya is a Honduran politician who served as the President of Honduras from 2006 until his ousting in a coup d'état in 2009. A member of the Liberal Party, he is known for his leftist policies and efforts to increase social spending and improve education and healthcare. His presidency was marked by controversy, particularly regarding his attempts to extend presidential term limits, which ultimately led to his removal from office. Following the coup, Zelaya became a prominent figure in Honduran politics and has remained active in advocating for social justice and democratic reforms.

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Manuel Zelaya's 2009 ousting is analyzed in literature as a parliamentary coup due to the involvement of various state powers.

Laura Fernández ahora habla de un ‘golpe de Estado institucional’: ¿existe ese concepto en la ciencia política?
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-08-08
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The false messages included references to former President Manuel Zelaya and alleged links to organized crime structures.

Hackeo a cuenta de Xiomara Castro convirtió su perfil en un canal de desinformación
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-07-18
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Manuel Zelaya is mentioned as a former Honduran president who was falsely reported to have been attacked by supporters of Hernández.

Video viral no corresponde al regreso de Juan Orlando Hernández
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-07-04
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A publication attributed a controversial statement to Manuel Zelaya regarding Juan Orlando Hernández's potential presidential run.

Anuncio del regreso de JOH desató ola de desinformación política
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-07-03
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Manuel Zelaya is mentioned as having commented on Juan Orlando Hernández's potential candidacy for president.

Falso que Mel Zelaya dijo que JOH “gana porque gana” si se lanza
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-07-02
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Manuel Zelaya is a former president of Honduras mentioned in the context of alleged corruption.

“Nadie está pidiendo dinero, estamos tratando de salvaguardar la ENEE”
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-07-01
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Manuel Zelaya's ousting in Honduras is referenced as a similar experience to Lugo's situation.

Sixto Pereira recuerda la destitución de Lugo y afirma que ahora gobierna la mafia - Política
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-06-21
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Carlos Zelaya mentioned that half of the money negotiated with drug traffickers would be for his brother and former president Manuel Zelaya.

Foto viral de Carlos Zelaya hospitalizado es falsa
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-03-07
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Carlos Zelaya

Manuel Zelaya was the former president of Honduras who piloted an F-5 during his presidency.

Es falso que Honduras enviara un avión o buque a Irán
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-03-06
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Manuel Zelaya is linked to a false claim involving Romeo Vásquez and the Cártel de los Soles.

Imagen de Romeo Vásquez con cartel contra Zelaya es falsa
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-28
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Manuel Zelaya was the President of Honduras from 2006 to 2009 during whose government the amnesty decree 04-2022 was enacted.

¿Congreso tiene facultad de revocar cartas de libertad emitidas por el decreto 04-2022?
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-27
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Manuel Zelaya is a former president of Honduras who was falsely claimed to be in Epstein's files.

qué revelan los documentos oficiales
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-13
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Vásquez has been critical of Manuel Zelaya, the current coordinator of the opposition party Libertad y Refundación (Libre).

Romeo Vásquez afirma que "la verdad prevalece" tras salir de lista de más buscados
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-12
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Manuel Zelaya is the former president and the general coordinator of the opposition party to which Cuéllar belongs.

Isis Cuéllar no puede salir de Honduras
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-06
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Manuel Zelaya was previously linked to misinformation regarding the Epstein case.

Este video proselitista de Johana Bermúdez no forma parte de los archivos desclasificados de Epstein
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-05
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Manuel Zelaya is accused of turning social programs into an electoral machinery for political purposes.

Romeo Vásquez dice que Mel, Rixi y Xiomara "tienen responsabilidad en caso Sedesol"
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-05
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Former President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya demanded that human rights and due process be respected for the accused.

“La acción de sorpresa y de captura es desproporcionada”
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-03
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Manuel Zelaya was the president of Honduras from 2006 to 2009.

Imagen de Xiomara Castro, Manuel Zelaya y Héctor Zelaya abordando un avión está hecha con IA
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-31
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Manuel Zelaya was the president of Honduras from 2006 to 2009 before being overthrown in a coup.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-01-28
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Manuel Zelaya is the former president and husband of Xiomara Castro.

Nasry Asfura asume como presidente de Honduras para el período 2026-2030
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-27
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Manuel Zelaya is the husband of Xiomara Castro and a former president of Honduras.

Nasry Asfura asume como nuevo presidente de Honduras
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-27
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Manuel Zelaya was the president ousted in the coup d'état on June 28, 2009.

Honduras lista para el inicio del Gobierno de Nasry Asfura
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-27
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Manuel Zelaya was the president of Honduras who was ousted in a coup on June 28, 2009.

Nasry Asfura asumirá la Presidencia de Honduras sin el reconocimiento de Xiomara Castro
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-26
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Manuel Zelaya was part of the faction that proclaimed Luis Redondo, contributing to the political tension.

Así fue la sesión para definir la Junta Directiva provisional del CN
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-22
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During the government of Manuel Zelaya, Gutiérrez assumed her role as a deputy.

Tras más de 20 años en cargos públicos, Doris Gutiérrez anuncia su retiro
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-21
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Doris Gutierrez
Doris Gutierrez

Manuel Zelaya is the former president and current coordinator of the Libre party.

Claves para entender el decreto que ordena nuevo escrutinio y sus implicaciones
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-13
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Manuel Zelaya is the former president of Honduras and the main advisor to the current president Xiomara Castro.

Panamá se suma a otros 8 países en rechazo a decreto de Castro sobre comicios en Honduras
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-12
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