Manuel Zelaya

ModernPoliticianHonduras1952 — ?

Honduran president ousted in 2009 coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

Honduras

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score45.5

Manuel Zelaya — Complete Timeline

2005 AD

Election as President of HondurasPolitical Action◆ Major

Zelaya was elected president as the candidate of the Liberal Party, defeating Porfirio Pepe Lobo. His campaign focused on poverty reduction and social programs, and he initially governed as a centrist before shifting leftward.

ElectionLiberal PartyPresidency

Impact: nationalconstructive

2008 AD

Ally with ALBA and Hugo ChávezPolitical Action◆ Major

Zelaya aligned Honduras with the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), led by Venezuela's Hugo Ch

ALBAChávezLeftist ShiftPetrocaribe

Impact: regional

2009 AD

2009 Honduran coup d'étatPolitical Action

Zelaya was ousted in a military coup and forced into exile in Costa Rica. The coup occurred after he pushed for a non-binding referendum on constitutional reform, which was deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. The OAS and UN condemned the coup.

CoupConstitutional CrisisExileOAS

Impact: regionaldestructive