President Maduro highlighted the resistance and heroism of the Honduran people 16 years after the coup against Manuel Zelaya

“That day, which aroused the indignation and resistance of a courageous people, meant a criminal blow that sought to wrest democracy and the rights of the Honduran people,” he wrote.

The Head of State added that to date “I was Commander Chávez's Chancellor, and that Sunday we woke up suddenly to the news. From the outset, popular resistance made itself felt in the streets; I think this is the most exemplary and longest known day of popular resistance against a dictatorship in the history of Latin America and the Caribbean.”

He added that “the lessons learned from the coup d'etat are unforgettable: the courage, intelligence and humor of our older brother “Mel” Zelaya in the most difficult moments. Everything I learned from him during those days of battle has been of great value in our own fight against fascism (...) Our love and solidarity to President Xiomara Castro, to President “Mel” Zelaya and to all the Honduran people. We celebrate their resilience and the struggle they have sustained over the years, a path that reaffirms our commitment to change and justice in Latin America. Long live the people of Morazán!”

Mazo News Team