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Manuel Zelaya

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The Resume

    (September 20, 1952- )
    Born in Juticalpa, Honduras
    Attended Instituto Salesiano San Miguel and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras
    Worked as a landowner on the timber and cattle industries
    President of Honduras (January 27, 2006-June 28, 2009)
    Overthrown in a coup

Why he might be annoying:

    He inherits his father's nickname 'Mel'.
    He brought Honduras closer with Cuba and Venezuela.
    His presidency was marked by increasing crime and corruption.
    He had a troubled relationship with the media, whom he accused of being biased against him.
    The Honduran Congress accused him of violating the Honduran constitution.
    During his presidency, his approval ratings decreased from 38% to 25%, while his disapproval ratings increased from 31% to 36%.
    He usually wears a Texan hat and boots, earning him the nickname ‘Cowboy Commander’ by Hugo Chávez.
    His father was involved in the Los Horcones massacre (June 1975).
    His attempts to modify the constitution were seen as an attempt to extend presidential limits for Honduran presidents.
    He sometimes criticizes the United States.
    His return to Honduras was followed by protests supporting or opposing him.
    Even if he succeeds in going back to power, his remaining time in office will be very brief.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His overthrow by the Honduran military in a coup was condemned throughout the world.
    He and his family lived in the Brazilian embassy when he returned to Honduras after his exile from Costa Rica (September 21, 2009).
    A sizable number of Hondurans want him to remain president until his term expires.

Credit: Big Lenny


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 48 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 91.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 70 Votes: 68.57% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 84.62% Annoying