Last Saturday, Honduras President Manuel Zelaya was ousted by the country's military. The coup was quickly condemned by the world community. However, the US stopped short of calling it a coup or imposing any sactions on Honduras. President Obama said any disputes must be settled peacefully through negotiations that are free from outside interference, while Hillary added that "the US will work with the international community to see that Honduras returns to the rule of law and constitutional order within a relatively short period of time.". This of course is far short of an outright declaration, as a Honduras Supreme Court's decision and legslative consensus drove the coup.
The US knew about the impending coup beforehand, and at the very least influenced its timing. However, this fact is being spun as proof of "America's tragically waning influence" in the region. Is that believable?