Nov 03 Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel, condemning the humanitarian situation By Marlon González, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 2:55 News Wrap: Tropical Storm Ophelia drenches communities along Atlantic Coast In our news wrap Saturday, Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall in North Carolina, the family of a Black high school student suspended for his hairstyle is suing Texas Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton, car dealers may soon feel ripple… Continue watching
Jun 11 Honduras opens embassy in China’s capital after breaking off relations with Taiwan By Associated Press Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off relations with Taiwan to establish diplomatic ties with China. Continue reading
Mar 26 Honduras establishes ties with China after ending recognition of Taiwan By Associated Press Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states. Continue reading
Mar 23 Taiwan recalls Honduran ambassador as country establishes diplomatic ties with China By Associated Press Taiwan says it has recalled its ambassador to Honduras amid moves by the Central American country to establish formal diplomatic ties with China. Continue reading
Feb 15 Police arrest former Honduras President Hernández at U.S. request for extradition By Marlon González, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 01 Leftist opposition candidate wins Honduran presidential vote after rival concedes By Christopher Sherman, Marlon González, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 4:42 News Wrap: Iran presses for end to U.S. sanctions at nuclear talks In our news wrap Monday, Iran pressed for an end to U.S. sanctions as talks resumed on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. A federal judge in St. Louis blocked a federal COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers in 10… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 8:33 Culture of silence, fear and government corruption exacerbate Honduras’ drug problem By Tania Rashid, Neil Brandvold Honduras will hold elections in 10 days. While President Juan Orlando Hernandez is not on the ballot, he may soon be in the running for a U.S. federal drug trafficking indictment. As special correspondent Tania Rashid and producer-videographer Neil Brandvold… Continue watching
May 27 Families separated at Mexico border build new American life By Claudia Torrens, Associated Press America has jettisoned many of Trump's hardline immigration policies, but migrants reunited with their families face new difficulties. Continue reading