The president of the Coordinating Council of Campesino Organizations of Honduras (COCOCH) today accused the organization's political organizer, Rafael Alegría, of abuse of authority for diverting COCOCH funds for personal use and to other organizations. In one case, Mr. Alegría allegedly took more than Lps 8 million designated for COCOCH by Spain's Basque Country and transferred the money to Honduras' CGT national labor union. Cornelio Chirinos stated that COCOCH was removing Mr. Alegría from his position, has filed a complaint against him with the Public Ministry, and plans to pursue legal action. Mr. Alegría is a key leader within the National Resistance Front and has been among the most visible and vocal supporters of former president Manuel Zelaya. (3/15/10) (photo of Rafael Alegría courtesy Internet)
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