Meanwhile, the coup regime continues its crackdown on protesters despite backing off a decree authorizing new draconian powers. On Wednesday, government forces arrested dozens of people at a building occupied by Zelaya supporters.

Protest leader Rafael Alegria: “The national congress has not ratified the decree. It is absolutely illegal. They have applied the decree because they are desperate. It is the iron fist of Micheletti, a fascist dictator attitude.”

Meanwhile, a radio station shut down by government forces has resumed broadcasting on the internet. Radio Globo director David Romero said the coup regime is trying to silence opposition.

David Romero: “By silencing the people, they want to break up the resistance. They know that Radio Globo and Channel 36 are the communication links. By eliminating us, according to them, they silence the resistance.”