Honduras Coup

The news of a coup in Honduras has been widely reported. What has not been as carefully covered is the reason for the coup, which appears to be an upcoming non-binding referendum on a Constitutional Assembly which would re-draft the country's constitution. It would also open the way for re-nationalization of several industries and cement a progressive turn in the countries politics.

Not surprisingly, Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil and Bolivia voiced strong protests, while U.S. concern was much more muted. You can follow events on the coup at the Narco News blog.