The United States and many other nations had said the elections would be considered illegitimate if held under Micheletti 's rule . Negotiators for President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti to deal . Two sides to form a government of national reconciliation that could reinstate president . Zelaya forced out of country in December by coup , replaced by legislative president Micheletti . Crisis stems from president 's referendum victory that may have given president longer term .
Negotiators for President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti to deal . Two sides to form a government of national reconciliation that could reinstate president . Zelaya forced out of country in December by coup , replaced by legislative president Micheletti . Crisis stems from president 's referendum victory that may have given president longer term .