Manuel Zelaya is a Honduran politician who served as the President of Honduras from 2006 until 2009. He was a member of the Liberal Party and focused on social programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving education during his presidency. His administration was marked by efforts to increase public spending and promote economic reforms. In June 2009, Zelaya was ousted in a military coup, which led to significant political turmoil in Honduras. After his removal, he sought asylum in several countries and eventually returned to Honduras in 2011. His presidency and subsequent ousting have had lasting impacts on the country's political landscape.