On behalf of the people and government of the United States of America, I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and supporters of José Ángel Flores, President of the Unified Campesino Movement of the Aguán (MUCA), who was murdered by unknown gunmen yesterday while leaving a meeting in Tocoa, Honduras.
We strongly condemn this despicable crime. The United States of America calls for a prompt and thorough investigation and for the full force of the law to be brought to bear against those found responsible.
I have spoken this morning to Honduran authorities and offered all the resources of the United States Government to assist in bringing these criminals to justice.
