Patricia Rodas Explained

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Term Start:January 6, 2009
Term End:June 28, 2009
Birth Date:22 June 1960
Otherparty:Liberal Party of Honduras (former)
Mother:Margarita Baca Saravia
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Patricia Rodas (born 22 June 1960) is a Honduran politician who is a former Minister for Foreign Affairs and leading member of the Liberal Party of Honduras. Deposed in July 2009, she subsequently played a role in establishing the Liberty and Refoundation party.

Biography

The daughter of the former president of the National Congress of Honduras, Modesto Rodas Alvarado, Rodas began her political career in the Liberal Party, rising to the role of President of the party's Central Executive Council, before being appointed foreign minister in the government of Manuel Zelaya.[1]

2009 Honduran constitutional crisis

Deposed during the 2009 Honduran constitutional crisis, she was held captive by the Honduran military and forced into exile in Mexico. While there, she became a spokesperson for Zelaya in his attempts to regain the presidency.[2]

References

  1. Web site: 7 January 2009. Patricia Rodas la nueva canciller de Honduras. Patricia Rodas the new foreign minister of Honduras. 2020-10-26. Diario La Prensa. es-HN.
  2. Web site: OAS hopes to mediate settlement in Honduras . . https://web.archive.org/web/20090926085533/https://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN22349933 . 2009-09-26 . live .