Patricia Rodas
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.
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office January 6, 2009 – June 28, 2009 | |
| President | Manuel Zelaya |
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| Born | June 22, 1960 Comayagüela, Honduras |
| Political party | Liberty and Refoundation |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party of Honduras (former) |
| Mother | Margarita Baca Saravia |
| Father | Modesto Rodas Alvarado |
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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]
See also
References
- "Patricia Rodas la nueva canciller de Honduras" [Patricia Rodas the new foreign minister of Honduras]. Diario La Prensa (in Spanish). 7 January 2009. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- OAS hopes to mediate settlement in Honduras
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| Preceded by Edmundo Orellana |
Foreign Minister of Honduras 2009 |
Succeeded by Enrique Ortez (Acting) |