TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – A top diplomat said Thursday he is heading to Honduras to demand the return of the president toppled at gunpoint – a mission he said is likely to meet rejection.

The head of the Organization of American States, José Miguel Insulza, said he plans to travel to Honduras today to insist on the restoration of President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup Sunday.

"I will do everything I can. But I think it will be very hard to turn things around in a couple of days," Insulza said.

The interim government of Roberto Micheletti has shown little willingness to relent, arguing that the army acted legally – on orders of Congress and the Supreme Court.

The organization says it will suspend Honduras' participation if Zelaya isn't back in office by Saturday. Neighboring countries have imposed trade blockades, lenders have cut aid, and the Obama administration has halted joint military operations.

The Associated Press

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