Zelaya Sworn In as President
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From Times Wire Reports
Manuel Zelaya was inaugurated as Honduras’ president with promises to fight corruption and help criminals and gang members become useful citizens.
Zelaya, a wealthy agricultural landowner, has railed against alleged government corruption and promised to do more for Hondurans with few resources.
Zelaya, 56, replaces Ricardo Maduro, who led a government crackdown that threw thousands of gang members into overcrowded jails.
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