World Nov 03 Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel, condemning the humanitarian situation The Central American country's foreign affairs minister noted the main points of a recent United Nations resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, respect for humanitarian law and to start a dialogue in search of peace.
World Jun 20 41 incarcerated women killed during prison riot in Honduras, authorities say Most victims were burned but there also were reports of inmates shot at the prison in Tamara, about 30 miles (about 50 kilometers) northwest of the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa, said Yuri Mora, the spokesman for Honduras’ national police investigation…
World Feb 15 Police arrest former Honduras President Hernández at U.S. request for extradition Police have arrested former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a step toward fulfilling a request by the United States government for his extradition on drug trafficking and weapons charges.
World Dec 01 Leftist opposition candidate wins Honduran presidential vote after rival concedes TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras’ ruling party conceded defeat Tuesday in presidential elections held two days earlier, giving victory to leftist opposition candidate Xiomara Castro and easing fears of another contested vote and violent protests. Tegucigalpa Mayor Nasry Asfura, presidential…
World Nov 05 A weakened Eta moves on to Honduras with drenching rains Eta is moving over Honduras as a weakened tropical depression but still bringing the heavy rains that have caused deadly landslides while drenching the country's east and the north of neighboring Nicaragua.