Honduras Coup: Radio Show ‘Endurance’ Became Voice of Resistance

In the wake of the June 28, 2009, Honduran coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya, a wave of protests erupted across the nation.Amidst this turmoil, journalist Felix Molina launched *Endurance*, a radio program that became the voice of the resistance, amplifying the voices of those fighting for democracy.

The 2009 Honduran Coup and its Aftermath

On that day in June,Hondurans were preparing to participate in a non-binding poll regarding a potential referendum on convening a Constituent Assembly. However, before sunrise, the military raided the presidential palace, kidnapping President Zelaya and exiling him from the country. The coup leaders justified thier actions by accusing Zelaya of attempting to unconstitutionally extend his term, a claim disputed by his supporters.

The ousting of Zelaya triggered widespread protests as citizens demanded his reinstatement. The response from the coup government and the police was marked by repression and violence. In response, the resistance movement