From the Archives: Honduras, Diplomacy and the Coup (LP10072011)

(This is an episode of "Latin Pulse" from the program's archives that has not been previously available via SoundCloud and is available now during the program's summer hiatus. The historical and political insights included in this program prove to be useful, even after almost three years since they were broadcast online.) On this program, Latin Pulse focuses on Honduras. With the recent trip of Honduran President Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo to Washington, D.C., the question remains whether the country has rehabilitated its diplomatic image after the controversial coup of 2009. Several experts add their analysis of the situation between Washington and Honduras now and how the coup factors into Honduras' relationships throughout Latin America. Beyond the meeting between Lobo and U.S. President Barack Obama, the program also features news about presidential candidate Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, and his solution to Mexico's problems fighting the drug war. In-Depth Interviews: Vicki Gass of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA); and Bill LeoGrande, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at American University. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces-Gonzatti The graphic of the Honduran coat of arms is in the public domain.