Honduras accepts 'observer'

Honduras’ interim government says it will accept a visit by foreign delegates aimed at resolving the country’s political crisis provided one controversial delegate attends only as an observer.

The foreign relations ministry said Organisation of American States chief Jose Miguel Insulza, who has insisted on the reinstatement of ousted Honduran president Manuel Zelaya, would have to attend as an observer.

The statement by the ministry came hours after the interim government had postponed the visit, objecting to Mr Insulza’s participation. The ministry says the visit will now be rescheduled for a date “that will be decided in the next two days”.