I suppose that the constitutional government of Honduras could cease to recognize the Brazilian Embassy and remove Zelaya by force. That would not appear to be a very prudent thing to do, however, and there would almost certainly be substantial violence; the pro-Zelaya media would play it up, and those few countries (such as Panama) promising to recognize the November 29 elections would be put on the spot.
Why not just ignore Zelaya and his minions to the extent possible, and proceed normally? Zelaya’s supporters seem to be in shorter supply than do those who favor his return to power.
If the Zelaya mob attempts to tear down the fence around the Brazilian Embassy, perhaps a modest show of force would be useful but nothing more. Should the Zelaya mob “rescue” Zelaya, so what? He would then be off the embassy compound, and could be arrested should that seem appropriate.
Should the Zelaya mob attempt an attack on the Honduran Government, as by storming the legislature, the Supreme Court or the executive offices, that would be the time to go after them with all necessary force.
The more attention paid to Zelaya the better for him and the worse for Honduras; the actions of the constitutional government thus far have seemed quite restrained.
