November 19, 2009 - by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras’ interim president said Thursday he may step down temporarily to allow voters to concentrate on the upcoming presidential elections.

Roberto Micheletti said he will consult his advisers and those who have supported his government on whether he should step aside ahead of the Nov. 29 election and until at least Dec. 2, when Congress is scheduled to vote on whether to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

Micheletti did not say who would be in charge of the government if he takes the weeklong leave of absence.

Micheletti was named president by Congress after Zelaya was rousted from his bed by soldiers and flown to Costa Rica on June 28.

Zelaya again warned that he would not return to the presidency if Congress votes to restore him after the elections, saying doing so would legitimize the coup.

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