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
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Daily Happenings in Honduras
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
U.S. asks Honduras to Extradite Former President Rafael Callejas Over Alleged FIFA Bribery Scandal
The United States government has made a formal extradition request to Honduras for the country’s former President Rafael Callejas over his suspected links to the FIFA corruption scandal, the Honduran government said on Thursday. The Honduras government said in a brief statement it had received the extradition request for Callejas, … Read More
Honduran Congressman Jerry Hynds facing firearms smuggling charges in Mobile, Alabama
A congressman in Honduras is facing federal firearms and conspiracy charges in Mobile County. Congressman Jerry Hynds, who represents the Bay Islands of Honduras for the Honduran Liberal Party, is friends with Greg Marshall, who is the owner of Marshall Marine Supply in Bayou la Batre. The two are facing … Read More
Honduras’ Increasingly Competitive Business Environment Attracts Foreign Investors
Efforts from the government and private sector to promote Honduras as a destination for investment are steadily improving the environment for doing business in the Central American nation, where a path for economic growth is taking shape. In 2015, Honduras climbed 12 spots in the 2015 – 2016 Global Competitiveness … Read More
Coffee and Tourism become Allies in Honduras
Coffee and tourism have formed an alliance in Honduras to promote the beverage’s consumption and the different attractions for visitors in the six regions where the aromatic bean is grown. Some of the best coffee in Honduras is produced in the western provinces of La Paz, Intibuca, Lempira, Santa Barbara, … Read More
Rains in Honduras Cloud Offshore Melon Prospects
El Niño rains could limit shipments of offshore melons to the U.S. this season. Quality looks good and demand is strong heading into the Central American melon seasons, said Michael Warren, president of Central American Produce, Pompano Beach, Fla. Central American expects to begin sourcing honeydews and cantaloupes from Honduras … Read More
NJOI Trujillo Announces Luxury Real Estate for Sale in Honduras
NJOI Trujillo, a development firm located in Ontario, Canada, offers luxury real estate for sale in Honduras. This Caribbean island is a tropical paradise with crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and the second largest barrier reef and rainforest in the world. NJOI Trujillo’s real estate for sale in Honduras … Read More
Conatel Honduras Celebrates Connecting 2000 Schools to the Internet
Conatel Honduras celebrated completion of the first phase of the “Internet del Pueblo” project, connecting 2,000 public schools to the Internet.
– Courtesy of Honduras News – Daily News of Honduras in English