Congratulating Honduras on organising what was internationally deemed as free and fair elections.
Recognizing the victory of Porfirio Lobo in these elections and encouraging him to work across political divides to promote the unity of the country, supporting the work of the recently established Truth Commission.
Welcoming that LI positions on Honduras as presented by the LI delegation led by President Van Baalen in Tegucigalpa Mid November last year are now EU policy, as the EU accepts that following its democratic elections and the inauguration of the country’s new President, Honduras has returned to constitutional order and negotiations for an EU-Central American trade agreement will thus be resumed.
Regretting that some European countries still do not accept these facts and the results of the elections, even while the Electoral Tribunal was able to certify that the elections were conducted according to the law. In Spain, for instance, the democratic elections in Honduras are still not recognised and the normalisation of relations between Honduras and the EU has ground to a halt.
Liberal International applauds acting president Roberto Micheletti, Vice President of Liberal International, for his efforts in guaranteeing a peaceful transition of power in the country and congratulates the Liberal candidate in the presidential elections, Elvin Santos, for the popular support he achieved and for leading a fair campaign which will make it possible for Honduras to re-unite after a politically tumultuous year. Liberal International invites Micheletti to play an active role within LI and its Latin American Network RELIAL and hopes to see a consolidation of the liberal influence in the country’s decision making.
