One month before Hondurans head to the voting booths on November 24, 2013 for the Honduras general election, there is something decidedly different taking place that sets this voting season apart from any other election period in Honduran history. This is the first election where there have been so many … Read More
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Honduran Navy Seizes Six Drug Boats
Members of the Naval Force of Honduras seized six boats which were apparently being used for the transfer of drugs. The seizures of the vessels in the coastal region of Cuero y Salado, to the West of the city of La Ceiba, were made possible “through constant naval patrol”, … Read More
Supreme Electoral Tribunal Commands Armed Forces of Honduras
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) took charge of 14,000 soldiers in compliance with the constitutional mandate which offers the use of Honduran troops to support the general elections on November 24, 2013. … Read More
Honduras Undefeated in the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013
The Honduras U-17 national football team has gone undefeated at the FIFA U-17 World Cup being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Honduras soccer team lost against Brazil, 3-0. … Read More
Judicial Council to Sanction 93 Honduran Judges
The Judicial Council of Honduras resolved to impose sanctions on 93 judicial officers, including judges, magistrates, and others who were investigated and had allegations against them confirmed. … Read More
Honduras Prosecutors Under Investigation
A Comptroller Committee began an investigation against the prosecutors, who were asked to the National Commission of Banking and Insurance (CNBS – Comisión Nacional de Banca y Seguros) to report on their bank accounts. … Read More
Honduras Mayor Reunited with Daughter After 20 Years
The Mayor of La Iguala, Lempira cried with emotion after reconnecting with his daughter who had been lost to him for 20 years. Emotion and tears could not be contained as he greeted his daughter, and the two merged into a hug that lasted for quite awhile. … Read More
Honduran Doctors Negotiate with the Ministry of Health
President Lobo is confident of an agreement between the Ministry of Health and the Medical College of Honduras that will satisfy all parties and eliminate any threat of another protest by practitioners. About 700 public doctors in Honduras were on strike for ten days to demand a supply of medicines … Read More
Innovators Educational Fair Opens in Honduras
Innovators is an initiative to publicize the benefits created by Information Technology and Communications in the classroom. The fair offers activities and presents videos, forums, and other programs to strengthen technological education in the country. … Read More
Honduras Prepares for Dropping Corn Prices
SAG has made initial negotiations with some companies for cornmeal, in which they have assigned a base price and accepted the terms. … Read More