Thursday marks the first anniversary of the murder of the prominent environmentalist and indigenous rights activist Berta Cáceres in Honduras. The crime sparked international condemnation and a reconsideration of U.S. military aid to the country. While the investigation into Cáceres’ murder is ongoing, many believe the motive was linked to … Read More
Daily Archives: March 2, 2017
The Via Crucis of Comayagua
Reflection The fire that swept through the medium-security prison in Comayagua, Honduras, on the night of Feb. 14, 2012, took the lives of 361 individuals. Devastating flames danced high above the prison walls. Hundreds of prisoners — as well as spouses admitted for a rare conjugal visit — perished in … Read More
USA – ICE agents apprehend Honduran national wanted on double murder charge
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) agents recently apprehended an at-large fugitive Honduran national who is wanted in his home country for a double murder charge. Francisco Escobar-Orellana is wanted on a 2005 arrest warrant for allegedly killing two men with a machete at a … Read More
Honduras qualifies for U-20 World Cup Soccer, advances to the final
CONCACAF: SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — March 1, 2017 – Honduras became the first CONCACAF team to qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup and will play for the 2017 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship on Sunday after it rallied to beat host Costa Rica 2-1 on Wednesday evening. The Catrachos … Read More
In Honduras, Defending Nature Is a Deadly Business
In Honduras, Defending Nature a Deadly Business They came for her late one evening last March, as Berta Cáceres prepared for bed. A heavy boot broke the back door of the safe house she had just moved into. Her colleague and family friend, Gustavo Castro, heard her shout, “Who’s there?” … Read More
Honduras coffee exports soar 36 pct in February 2017
TEGUCIGALPA, March 1 – Coffee exports from Honduras soared by 36 percent in February, compared with the same month last season, due to increased production, the national coffee institute (IHCAFE) said on Wednesday. Shipments from the largest coffee exporter in Central America totaled 953,831 60-kg bags in February, compared with … Read More
World Food Program Honduras Country Brief, January 2017
WFP Honduras Country Brief, January 2017 – Honduras Highlights WFP Honduras has one of the largest Cash Based Transfer (CBT) portfolios in Latin America. Beyond the relief and recovery operation, food assistance in form of CBT is also provided in climate change adaptation and mitigation activities. WFP partnered with the … Read More
Honduras bishops say no to electoral corruption
Bishops in Honduras have condemned corruption ahead of the country’s presidential election. A message to Catholics by the Honduran Bishops Conference has called for the November 26 poll to be conducted freely without deceit, threats or bribes. It acknowledges the election is taking place in a climate of “growing violence, … Read More