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* U.S. State Department condemns violence

* Clinton to meet Zelaya on Tuesday

* Honduras caretaker government defiant

* Ousted president's attempt to return foiled (Updates with Chilean comments, protests)

By Patrick Markey

TEGUCIGALPA, July 6 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday condemned violence against protesters in Honduras and called for President Manuel Zelaya's reinstatement as the Central American country faced growing isolation over last week's coup.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to meet Zelaya in Washington on Tuesday, a U.S. official said, in a sign the Obama administration wants to provide visible support after already condemning his ouster.

Honduras' interim authorities foiled Zelaya's attempt to force the issue and return home on Sunday, preventing his small private jet from landing in the capital. Zelaya ended up diverting the plane to neighboring El Salvador.