Beginning in late 1979, as insurgency spread in neighboring countries, Honduran military leaders enthusiastically came to support United States policies in the region.

And critics on Capitol Hill pointed out that the Honduran leader never specifically asked for troops.

Nor does it quote him as mentioning any "quid pro quo" in his meeting with the Honduran leader.

Page A1 A Honduran-Colombian drug link was reported by American and Honduran leaders.

Beyond such parochial concerns the crisis in Central America still raged on, presenting a daunting prospect for any Honduran leader.

Plan to Isolate Guerrillas The accord also received support from Honduran military leaders, who wield crucial behind-the-scenes power here.

During the twentieth century, Honduran military leaders frequently became presidents, either through elections or by coups d'état.

Until now, Honduran leaders have said they would not agree to any presidential meeting until the complaint was withdrawn.

Honduran leaders asserted this month that Sandinista troops searching for contras had crossed into Honduras.

With the help of U.S. marines the Honduran leader survived.