President of the Honduran National Congress, Mauricio Oliva, on Thursday swore in members of the new board of Congress for the period of 2016 through 2018. On December 17, 2015, by a majority of 65 votes, the National Congress approved a motion by congressperson David Chavez Madison, to elect the … Read More
Study Shows Honduras is the Most Expensive Country in America for a Family of Four’s Basic Needs
British company MoveHub has released its ‘ranking’ of countries from around the world showing the weekly expenses that a family of four spends on its basic necessities. In some cases, as is the case in Honduras, a family of four requires more than 100% or even up to 200% percent … Read More
Peru’s Former Prime Minister to be spokesman for OAS-backed Anti-Corruption Body in Honduras
Former Prime Minister of Peru Juan Jimenez will be the spokesman for the Organization of American States “OAS” Supported Mission Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras – MACCIH. Jimenez will be accompanied by Uruguay’s Juan Pablo Corlozzoli, Mexico’s Jacobo Dominguez Gudini and, Germany’ Jan-Michael Simon. OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro … Read More
USAID Project “Proponte Mas” To Reduce Risk Factors For Violence Among High-Risk Families In Honduras
Families in five of Honduras’ most dangerous municipalities will be part of a new initiative to reduce factors that lead to violence in youth. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (www.USAID.gov), the three-year project called “Proponte Más” will identify and work with 800 families and their youth ages … Read More
CALEE / FBI: La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13 – Investigators and Prosecutors Join Forces
The success of the Central American Law Enforcement Exchange (CALEE) program hinges on bringing together U.S. and Central American law enforcement officers who share a common cause in the fight against violent transnational gangs. During the most recent CALEE, an important new partner was added to the group—prosecutors. “We have … Read More
The IMF Supports Maccih
According to representatives of the IMF, the general leadership of the organization seems to be supportive of the government designed anti-corruption establishment (the Maccih, or Mission against Corruption and Impunity), believing that the installation has the potential to begin to once again attracting foreign investment in Honduras. This sentiment was … Read More
Honduran FIU Student Accused of Hit And Run in Miami Held on $100,000 Bond
A young Honduran Student at FIU accused of hit and run. Police say she slammed her Mercedes Benz into two federal agents in Miami Beach then drove off. Faced a judge for the first time Saturday in bond court. Attorneys for the State came down pretty hard, worried 21-year old … Read More
Alfredo Hawit, Former Vice President of FIFA Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption
Alfredo Hawit, former international soccer official from Honduras appeared in Brooklyn, New York, federal court following extradition from Switzerland and pleaded not guilty to corruption charges. Alfredo Hawit, the former vice president of FIFA, is among dozens of soccer officials and sports advertising executives accused in a sprawling indictment alleging … Read More
Miguel Facusse Foundation Supports Zacate Grande Water Project
The Miguel Facusse Foundation, named in honor of Corporacion Dinant’s founder and former Executive President, is joining forces with the Honduran National Congress, the Mayor of Amapala and others to fund and build an aqueduct that will carry 20,000 gallons of drinking water to the people of Zacate Grande in … Read More
Honduras, OAS Approve International Team to Fight Corruption
Honduran president José Orlando Hernández signed an anti-corruption and accountability mission into existence Tuesday at the Organization of American States, months after its initial announcement in September. The mission, called MACCIH for its Spanish initials, was announced after public outcry for accountability following a major corruption scandal within the Honduran … Read More