This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-latin-america-13586991

The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Honduras: Ousted President Manuel Zelaya returns Honduras: Ousted President Manuel Zelaya returns
(about 2 hours later)
Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted from office in 2009, has returned to Honduras.Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted from office in 2009, has returned to Honduras.
Mr Zelaya was forced into exile by the military after he failed to abide by a Supreme Court order to cancel a non-binding vote on changing the constitution.Mr Zelaya was forced into exile by the military after he failed to abide by a Supreme Court order to cancel a non-binding vote on changing the constitution.
Thousands of supporters greeted him at the airport in Tegucigalpa.Thousands of supporters greeted him at the airport in Tegucigalpa.
A deal signed by Mr Zelaya and current President Porfirio Lobo on Monday helped pave the way for his return.A deal signed by Mr Zelaya and current President Porfirio Lobo on Monday helped pave the way for his return.
Mr Zelaya arrived on board a private plane from Nicaragua. Boarding the plane in its capital, Managua, Mr Zelaya said his exile had been "torture". Mr Zelaya arrived on board a private plane from Nicaragua.
His return became possible after Mr Zelaya signed an agreement with his successor, Mr Lobo, in Colombia on Monday. Speaking to his cheering supporters in Tegucigalpa, he urged an end to "coups" in Honduras, saying that resistance should be "peaceful".
"The problem of poverty, of corruption, of the great challenges of Latin American societies won't be resolved through violence, but through more democracy," the former president said.
Earlier, he admitted that his exile had been "torture".
His wife, Xiomara Castro, said: "Today we begin the true reconciliation in Honduras."
A larger crowd of Mr Zelaya's supporters is expected in the capital later on Saturday.
Mr Zelaya's return became possible after Mr Zelaya signed an agreement with his successor, Mr Lobo, in Colombia on Monday.
The accord, negotiated by the Venezuelan and the Colombian presidents, also prepares the way for Honduras's re-entry in the Organisation of American States.The accord, negotiated by the Venezuelan and the Colombian presidents, also prepares the way for Honduras's re-entry in the Organisation of American States.
Honduras had been expelled from the regional body after Mr Zelaya's forced departure.Honduras had been expelled from the regional body after Mr Zelaya's forced departure.
Constitutional crisisConstitutional crisis
Thousands of supporters cheered as Mr Zelaya's plane landed and a larger crowd still is expected at a rally at a city plaza later.
Mr Zelaya's wife Xiomara Castro said: "Today we begin the true reconciliation in Honduras."
The 2009 crisis was triggered by Mr Zelaya's decision to hold a non-binding referendum on 28 June to ask people whether they supported moves to change the constitution.The 2009 crisis was triggered by Mr Zelaya's decision to hold a non-binding referendum on 28 June to ask people whether they supported moves to change the constitution.
His critics said the move was aimed at removing the current one-term limit on serving as president, and paving the way for his possible re-election.His critics said the move was aimed at removing the current one-term limit on serving as president, and paving the way for his possible re-election.
Mr Zelaya repeatedly denied he was seeking re-election.Mr Zelaya repeatedly denied he was seeking re-election.
The consultation was ruled illegal by the Supreme Court and Congress, and was opposed by the army.The consultation was ruled illegal by the Supreme Court and Congress, and was opposed by the army.
When Mr Zelaya insisted the consultation go ahead, Congress voted to remove him for what it called "repeated violations of the constitution and the law", and the Supreme Court said it had ordered the president to be removed from office to protect law and order.When Mr Zelaya insisted the consultation go ahead, Congress voted to remove him for what it called "repeated violations of the constitution and the law", and the Supreme Court said it had ordered the president to be removed from office to protect law and order.
He was bundled on to a plane to Costa Rica.He was bundled on to a plane to Costa Rica.
Mr Zelaya repeatedly tried to return to Honduras.Mr Zelaya repeatedly tried to return to Honduras.
On 5 July 2009, he boarded a plane headed for Honduras, but it was blocked from landing.On 5 July 2009, he boarded a plane headed for Honduras, but it was blocked from landing.
Later that month, he made a brief but symbolic crossing into Honduras across its border with Nicaragua, where he was then living in exile.Later that month, he made a brief but symbolic crossing into Honduras across its border with Nicaragua, where he was then living in exile.
Two months later, he returned to Honduras, appearing in the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa. He said he had returned "for the restoration of democracy". Two months later, he returned to Honduras, appearing in the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa.
But just days after President Lobo was sworn into office in January 2010, Mr Zelaya decided to leave the country for the Dominican Republic. But just days after President Lobo was sworn into office in January 2010, Mr Zelaya decided to leave for the Dominican Republic.
Legal wranglingsLegal wranglings
His removal from office left Honduras politically isolated for several months.His removal from office left Honduras politically isolated for several months.
However, a period of relative stability began with Mr Lobo's election and many governments, including the US, proceeded to recognise the Honduran government's legitimacy and re-established the ties cut during the height of the crisis.However, a period of relative stability began with Mr Lobo's election and many governments, including the US, proceeded to recognise the Honduran government's legitimacy and re-established the ties cut during the height of the crisis.
Earlier this month, a court in Honduras dropped all corruption charges against Mr Zelaya, clearing the way for his return.Earlier this month, a court in Honduras dropped all corruption charges against Mr Zelaya, clearing the way for his return.
Mr Zelaya had described the charges of fraud and falsifying documents as politically motivated.Mr Zelaya had described the charges of fraud and falsifying documents as politically motivated.
As part of the accord signed on Monday, Mr Zelaya will also be permitted to participate in Honduran politics.As part of the accord signed on Monday, Mr Zelaya will also be permitted to participate in Honduran politics.