Honduras: Rival factions agree to resume talks

Costa Rican President Oscar Arias said both sides in the talks to resolve the coup in Honduras have agreed to resume talks later today, but they remain far apart.

Mr Arias said “we have to make an effort to bring the positions closer”.

Ousted President Manuel Zelaya threatened to declare negotiations a failure if no deal was reached by midnight and return to Honduras on his own. But his representative said they will give the talks at least one more day.

Zelaya negotiator Rixi Moncada said her side will extend the talks after the government of interim president Roberto Micheletti asked for more time to study Mr Arias’ proposal.

Mr Micheletti previously rejected those proposals.