We felt the need to send this letter to all of you in hopes that it would clear up any confusion regarding the current political status in Honduras and the atmosphere in The Bay Islands of Honduras. Since this situation began two weeks ago, there have been only peace marches on Utila with absolutely no incidents on our island. The islands are insulated from any protests taking place on the mainland. I have spoken with our attorney on Roatan and it is business as usual there as well. Our travel agents have reported that all flights, both International and inter-island, have been running as usual, except Taca, who temporarily postponed their regular route to San Pedro Sula Airport.
We hope that you will all help support us in this difficult time. The economy has hit everyone this year, but the inconsistent reporting of Honduras’ current political situation has deeply affected the tourism business in The Bay Islands. Below, I have summarized what occurred on June 28th in Honduras as seen by its’ people. We hope that you will help our cause by taking advantage of the great deals most businesses are currently offering in order to keep tourism afloat in The Bay Islands.
We wish for peace and prosperity for all!
Angelika C. Lukacsy
A BREIF SYNOPSIS OF THE HONDURAN POLITICAL SITUATION:
We realize that the world media, especially CNN has been incorrectly reporting what happened here in Honduras. As people living here we have known for sometime what has been transpiring between Mel Zelaya and the Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez. Talk of the threat of Communism was a real and scary thing here in Honduras for a time. On June 28, the events that transpired brought new hope to the majority of people in this Country. The little country of Honduras, for the first time, stood up for what they believe in: Democracy and freedom! People from every social class, economic level, political party and ethnic background combined their beliefs and have stood behind the removal of Zelaya from office.
On June 28, 2009 there was no forced Imposition of an unelected leader on Honduran people. What transpired in
Congress, resulting in the naming of Roberto Micheletti (being the next elected official in the order of succession)
as the new President of Honduras was a legal and Constitutional succession of powers and involved the unanimous vote of all congressmen, which included members of four of Honduras’ political parties, including Manuel Zelaya’s.
On Sunday June 28, 2009 the Honduran Constitution and Democracy, were in DANGER due to Manuel Zelaya’s illegal actions,
knowingly undermining our judicial system, in order to pursue his personal ambitions to remain in power (he only
had 6 months left in government). His goal was to change the Constitution so that he could be elected for more terms than the Honduran Constitution currently allows. Thus opening the doors to a Dictatorship.
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Angelika C. Lukacsy
President & Director of Business Development
Utopia Village
Calle de Suenos
The Bay Islands, Utila
Honduras, C.A.
Www.utopiautila.com
Honduras cell: 504-3-310-5224
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