“This is where the first bullet grazed me,” says Vidal Leiva, pointing to the side of his face. Shot three times outside his home on Nov. 27, the Garifuna community leader survived and is now recovering from the gunshot wounds to his torso. However, since the attack, members of Leiva’s … Read More
Daily Archives: December 8, 2015
Indicted ex-leaders a message to Central America elites
In just three months, three former presidents of Central American countries have been charged with corruption, two of them in the past week as ex-leaders of both Honduras and El Salvador were ordered to stand trial. The region has always been fraught with scandals involving crooked politicians, but never have … Read More
Japan’s Princess Mako visits the Ancient Mayan Ruins in Copan Ruinas, Honduras
Japan’s Princess Mako inaugurated a new museum at the ancient Mayan ruins of Copan in Honduras on Monday December 7, 2015; as part of a bilateral visit to commemorate the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Central American nation. She was joined by Honduran first lady Ana … Read More
Japan’s Princess Mako visits Honduras
Japan’s Princess Mako arrived Sunday December 6, 2015 in Honduras as part of a five-day trip meant to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries. The 24-year-old princess, the granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, was greeted by Honduran First Lady Ana Garcia de Hernandez at the airport. Her stay in Honduras … Read More