Honduran president calls his arrest military coup, CRican president

The transcript describes a situation where the speaker, the president of Honduras, was taken hostage by armed military personnel. Despite resistance from his personal guard, the president emphasizes his legitimacy and authority, stating that only the people can remove him from power. He condemns the act as a setback to the era of dictatorships in Latin America, highlighting the broader implications for the country and the world.

What was the reaction of the speaker's guard during the attempted kidnapping?

What historical context does the speaker refer to when discussing the current political situation?