Honduras: The ABCs Of The Military Coup

Human rights attorney Robert Amsterdam gives a brief summary of what caused Honduran president, Manuel Zelaya, to be overthrown by the military. Amsterdam attributes the cause to fundamental differences between the "Chavez line" who favor "constitutional editing" and the "institutional elite" who do not believe that changing the constitution should be decided through a referedum. (0:30)
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Human Rights Expert Analyzes Overthrown Honduran President's Reign

Attorney Robert Amsterdam describes recently overthrown Honduran president Manuel Zelaya's last term in power. In particular, Amsterdam cites the President's surprising switch from his Liberal party to a Chavista school of thought; a change that may have brought Venezuela and Honduras closer, and could justify President Hugo Chavez's recent declaration that he may intervene militarily in Honduras. (0:29)
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Human Rights Expert Says Obama Should Keep Out Of Honduras Situation

When asked what he believes President Barack Obama's reaction to the military overthrow of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya should be, human rights attorney Robert Amsterdam insists that Obama should have "no major role" in the situation. Amsterdam says Obama will keep his distance because of the instability of the situation. (0:37)
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