U.S. Places Travel Alert on Honduras

UPDATE: The United Nations unanimously adopted a resolution stating that deposed Honduran President Manual Zelaya should be restored to power. (CNN)

As of Tuesday, the U.S. Department of State has placed a Travel Alert on Honduras. American citizens should defer all non-essential travel to Honduras until further notice, because of "the current unstable political and security situation."

On Sunday, Honduras President Manuel Zelaya was removed by the Honduran military and sent to Costa Rica. President Obama has called the action a coup, "not legal", and has pledged the United States will "stand on the side of Democracy". (USA Today) Zelaya will address the United Nations in New York Tuesday (BBC News).

If you're presently in Honduras, check the Consulate's frequently updated Public Announcements on Honduras travel for safety information. The Honduras government has imposed a curfew from 9pm until 6am -- please abide by it for your own safety. There have been a number of demonstrations in the Tegucigalpa area, though "calm prevails" in the rest of the country. As always, steer clear of demonstrations or public gatherings of people.

On a personal note, I would be in Honduras right now if my travel plans hadn't fallen through a couple weeks ago. Honduras is a remarkable nation, and I hope with all my heart these issues can be resolved calmly and without altercation.