What's Happening In Honduras 2

Would-be dictator Manuel Zelaya crossed briefly into Honduras yesterday in a move called "reckless" by the US.

Jose de Cordoba reports in today's Wall Street Journal:

It's the latest turn in a growing regional crisis that's far more complicated than it appears. The episode may seem like a flashback to a tragicomic era of Latin American history when presidents were regularly overthrown in coups. That's how the Obama administration has responded so far, voting with the Organization of American States to suspend Honduras and calling for Mr. Zelaya's reinstatement.

But in fact, a close look at Mr. Zelaya's time in office reveals a strongly antidemocratic streak. He placed himself in a growing cadre of elected Latin presidents who have tried to stay in power past their designated time to carry out a populist-leftist agenda.

For deep insight into what is happening in Honduras, read the whole article.