Graffiti

Lots of great political graffiti around Tegucigalpa. Alongside the highway and on the sides of buildings. Mostly coup-inspired. A sampling:

URGE MEL

Short for "Es urgente que Mel regresar."

Probably the most popular anti-coup slogan. It´s spray-painted everywhere. Bring back Mel. (Manuel Zelaya, liberal pre-coup president).

EL PODER ES EN LAS CALLES

"The power is in the streets."

My favorite.

SI A LA CONSTITUYANTE

"Yes to the constituent."

More power to the people. Most of the graffiti is in simple, thin lettering. Black, red or white spray paint.

SI SABES EL DERECHO, SIGUES LA IZQUIERDA

"If you know what´s right, follow the Left."

On the side of the road in downtown Tegus. Great play on the directions of the political spectrum.

MAS ARTE, MENOS GOBIERNO

"More art, less government."

Under a cool sketch of a cartoon head with giant eyes.