Zelaya supporters rally

Supporters of President Manuel Zelaya vowed to widen protests and block trade as Honduras’ deposed leader headed to Washington for a meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Thousands of Zelaya supporters have demonstrated since his overthrow eight days ago, including 2,000 who rallied peacefully near the presidential palace.

Mrs Clinton will meet Mr Zelaya as the Obama administration considers responses to his ousting.

The talks would be the administration’s highest-level contact with Mr Zelaya since his removal from office.