HONDURAS SUPPORTIVE OF U.S. POSITION ON VENEZUELAN

C O N F I D E N T I A L TEGUCIGALPA 003142

SIPDIS

DEPT. FOR WHA, WHA/CEN, WHA/AND, AND DRL

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/19/2012
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM HO VE
SUBJECT: HONDURAS SUPPORTIVE OF U.S. POSITION ON VENEZUELAN
DEMOCRACY, BUT UNLIKELY TO TAKE LEAD ROLE

REF: STATE 232124

Classified By: Political Chief Francisco Palmieri;
Reasons 1.5 (B) and (D).


1. (C) PolOff delivered reftel demarche on Venezuelan
democracy November 18 to MFA DG for Foreign Policy AMB Mario
Fortin. Fortin told PolOff that the GOH did not have any
response to the demarche, other than to note that the GOH
supported the USG's position on Venezuelan democracy outlined
in the main demarche points.


2. (C) Comment. Post notes that while in general supportive
of the USG's approach on Venezuela, the GOH is unlikely to
take a leading role on the issue and its public statements
and policies will likely be influenced by those of other
Central American countries. End Comment.
PALMER