A sixth candidate , Carlos Reyes , withdrew this month . NEW : US State Department says there are ` ` critical step '' to restore order . Many nations likely to withhold recognition of newly elected Honduran leader . Ousted President Manuel Zelaya has called for boycott of Sunday 's elections . Amnesty International says activists face threats , intimidation .
NEW : US State Department says there are ` ` critical step '' to restore order . Many nations likely to withhold recognition of newly elected Honduran leader . Ousted President Manuel Zelaya has called for boycott of Sunday 's elections . Amnesty International says activists face threats , intimidation .