WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) — The U.S. State Department is reviewing the diplomatic visas of individuals who are members of the de facto regime in Honduras, officials said on Tuesday afternoon.

Besides the diplomatic visas, the U.S. State Department is also reviewing the derivative visas for family members of those individuals. “We have already revoked diplomatic visas issued to four such individuals who received their diplomatic visas in connection with positions held prior to June 28 under the Zelaya administration, but who now serve the de facto regime,” a state department official said.

BNO News identifies the new regime in Honduras as a “de facto regime” because the international community has denounced the events on June 28 as a military coup, even though the new leaders claim the process was democratic.

On June 28, the Honduran military arrested and deported President Zelaya from his country because he was to hold an illegal referendum which could have enabled him to extend term limits. Zelaya was taken by force and the international community, including the United Nations, still recognize Zelaya as the president of Honduras. No country has recognized the new regime.