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Ousted Honduran leader 'returns' Ousted Honduran leader 'returns'
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Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says he has returned to his country, about three months after being deposed.Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says he has returned to his country, about three months after being deposed.
"I am here in Tegucigalpa," he told local TV. Venezuela, Guatemala and the US have confirmed his return. Reports suggest he is in the Brazilian embassy. "I am here in Tegucigalpa," he told local TV. Venezuela, Guatemala and the US confirmed his return. Reports now suggest he is in the Brazilian embassy.
His supporters have gathered outside a UN office in the capital, Tegucigalpa, after initial reports he was there.His supporters have gathered outside a UN office in the capital, Tegucigalpa, after initial reports he was there.
But the country's de facto President Roberto Micheletti insisted Mr Zelaya was "in a hotel suite in Nicaragua".But the country's de facto President Roberto Micheletti insisted Mr Zelaya was "in a hotel suite in Nicaragua".
The left-leaning president has been living in exile in Nicaragua since being ousted at gunpoint on 28 June.The left-leaning president has been living in exile in Nicaragua since being ousted at gunpoint on 28 June.
The country's de facto rulers, led by Mr Zelaya's former ally Mr Micheletti, have threatened to arrest him if he returns.The country's de facto rulers, led by Mr Zelaya's former ally Mr Micheletti, have threatened to arrest him if he returns.
I cannot give details, but I'm here Manuel ZelayaOusted Honduran PresidentI cannot give details, but I'm here Manuel ZelayaOusted Honduran President
The crisis erupted after Mr Zelaya tried to hold a non-binding public consultation to ask people whether they supported moves to change the constitution.The crisis erupted after Mr Zelaya tried to hold a non-binding public consultation to ask people whether they supported moves to change the constitution.
The US has backed Mr Zelaya during his exile and criticised the de facto leaders for failing to restore "democratic, constitutional rule" and the Organisation of American States (OAS) has demanded Mr Zelaya's reinstatement.The US has backed Mr Zelaya during his exile and criticised the de facto leaders for failing to restore "democratic, constitutional rule" and the Organisation of American States (OAS) has demanded Mr Zelaya's reinstatement.
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"I cannot give details, but I'm here," Mr Zelaya told Channel 36 television by telephone."I cannot give details, but I'm here," Mr Zelaya told Channel 36 television by telephone.
He said he was "here for the restoration of democracy, to call for dialogue".He said he was "here for the restoration of democracy, to call for dialogue".
Mr Micheletti told a news conference the report of Mr Zelaya's return were "not true".
An initial report suggested he was in UN buildings in Tegucigalpa, but this was denied by a UN spokeswoman.An initial report suggested he was in UN buildings in Tegucigalpa, but this was denied by a UN spokeswoman.
Later reports quoted the Brazilian embassy as saying he was in the building.
Supporters of Mr Zelaya have gathered outside the UN buildingSupporters of Mr Zelaya have gathered outside the UN building
Mr Zelaya told news agency Efe he was in the Brazilian embassy - a claim supported by embassy officials and Mr Zelaya's wife, Xiomara Castro - and called on his supporters to gather outside.
"The president has entered the country to start dialogue," said Ms Castro.
The US state department confirmed that Mr Zelaya was back in Honduras.The US state department confirmed that Mr Zelaya was back in Honduras.
"Where exactly he is, I don't know, and we're just trying to find out more details," said spokesman Ian Kelly.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Mr Zelaya had travelled overland for two days to return to Honduras, "risking his life with four companions" to reach the capital.Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Mr Zelaya had travelled overland for two days to return to Honduras, "risking his life with four companions" to reach the capital.
He appeared to be on the telephone to Mr Zelaya as he was speaking on domestic television, and said the ousted leader had Venezuela's support. Guatemala's President Alvaro Colom also said Mr Zelaya was in the Tegucigalpa, saying it was "the end of the political crisis" in the country.
Guatemala's President Alvaro Colom also said Mr Zelaya was in the Tegucigalpa, saying it was "the end of the political crisis" in the country, reported news agency Efe.
Shortly after the coup, Mr Zelaya attempted to fly back to Honduras, but failed when the authorities blocked the runway at Tegucigalpa airport.Shortly after the coup, Mr Zelaya attempted to fly back to Honduras, but failed when the authorities blocked the runway at Tegucigalpa airport.
Talks in Costa Rica on resolving the crisis, hosted by the country's President Oscar Arias, broke down without the parties reaching an agreement.Talks in Costa Rica on resolving the crisis, hosted by the country's President Oscar Arias, broke down without the parties reaching an agreement.
Later that month, Mr Zelaya briefly crossed into Honduras from Nicaragua - a symbolic move the US described as "reckless".Later that month, Mr Zelaya briefly crossed into Honduras from Nicaragua - a symbolic move the US described as "reckless".