Charter of the Organization of American States
Chapter II, Principles, Article 3
"Every State has the right to choose, without external interference, its political, economic, and social system and to organize itself in the way best suited to it, and has the duty to abstain from intervening in the affairs of another State. Subject to the foregoing, the American States shall cooperate fully among themselves, independently of the nature of their political, economic, and social systems;"


Charter of the Organization of American States
Chapter IV, Article 19
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF STATES
No State or group of States has the right to intervene, directly or indirectly, for any reason whatever, in the internal or external affairs of any other State. The foregoing principle prohibits not only armed force but also any other form of interference or attempted threat against the personality of the State or against its political, economic, and cultural elements.


Brazil Confirms Chavez Was Behind Zelaya's Arrival
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and the Foreign Ministry stated that the infrastructure, logistics and orientation of Zelaya's arrival at the Brazilian Embassy was orchestrated by Hugo Chavez.
September 24th, 2009


Charter of the Organization of American States
Chapter III, Article 9 MEMBERS
A Member of the Organization whose democratically constituted government has been overthrown by force may be suspended from the exercise of the right to participate in the sessions of the General Assembly, the Meeting of Consultation, the Councils of the Organization and the Specialized Conferences as well as in the commissions, working groups and any other bodies established.


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
"the 4th of July is a day to reconnect with loved ones, to remember our history, and to renew our commitment to democracy, tolerance, and justice."
July 5, 2009


Congressional Research Service, CRS,
office from the US Library of Congress
'the ousting of elected Honduran president Manuel Zelaya was "legal and constitutional"'.
September 25, 2009 Source


Lewis Amselem, United States Alternate Representative to the OAS,
"The return of Zelaya to Honduras is irresponsible and idiotic and serves neither the interests of his people nor those who seek the peaceful restoration of democratic order in Honduras"
Sept 29, 2009