Military rebellion in Honduras - President arrested

On Sunday, military rebels arrested President Honduras Manuel Seleya, Reuters reported on Sunday. The day before, the president announced the prevention of the coup with the help of the world community.

The political crisis in this small Central American country arose after the President of Honduras decided to hold a referendum on Sunday on a change in the country's constitution. In particular, he proposed to make changes to the main law of the country, providing for the possibility of re -election of the head of state.

The Honduras Constitution, adopted in 1982, limits the deadline for the presidency for four years.

The presidential opposition in parliament and legislative power opposed the change in the country's constitution and accused Manuel Seleya of trying to usurp power.

The confrontation of the parties reached its highest point last Thursday, when the president of the country dismissed the highest military leadership, which refused to ensure a referendum. Later, the Supreme Court of Honduras restored the deprived the military.