Honduras : page 2 | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, culture

Honduras Imposes 15-Day Curfew Following Attacks That Killed 22

Hondura Imposes 15-Day Curfew Following 2 Separate Attacks That Killed More Than 20 People

After 22 people were shot dead overnight in separate assaults in Honduras, the authorities issued a curfew on Sunday in two communities in the north.

Honduras Prison Riot Kills Over 40 Women

Honduras President Blames 'Mara' Gangs or MS-13 for Causing Gruesome Prison Riot That Kills 40 Women

Jun 20, 2023 10:57 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

President Xiomara Castro of Honduras attributes the country's violence to criminal organizations' influence on the penal system.

Honduras: Another Environmentalist Shot Dead; Latest Victim Is the Brother of Another Murdered Environmentalist

Jun 16, 2023 01:28 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Just six months after his environmental activist brother was killed in Honduras, Oquelí Domínguez was shot to death by two men riding in tandem on a motorcycle.

Honduras Teen Dies in US Custody

May 15, 2023 12:14 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A Honduras' teen who entered the United States unaccompanied has died in the custody of the government.

Honduras Dessert: Your Food Trip Won't Be Complete Without These 5 Honduran Sweets!

Honduras: 5 Mouth-Watering Honduran Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Apr 25, 2023 09:07 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Honduras' desserts are usually made of delicious local fruits and brown sugar or panela.

Massive Interpol Raid Confiscated Massive Amounts of Drugs, Guns, Ammunition

Over $5 Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Drugs Seized in Massive Interpol-Led Operation in Latin America

Apr 19, 2023 06:11 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Authorities in Latin America have confiscated cocaine and other illegal drugs worth $5.7 billion in an operation spanning 15 countries, according to Interpol.

Famous Honduras Monuments That Are Worth Visiting

5 Famous Honduras Monuments That You Have to See

Apr 18, 2023 09:30 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Honduras has a rich and unique history, and one of the best ways to learn about its history is by visiting its most important monuments.

Guatemala, Taiwan Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties After Honduras's Switch to China

Apr 02, 2023 11:59 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The leaders of Guatemala and Taiwan have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties in the jungle ruins of the Maya civilization citadel.

Honduras Diplomatic Relations: China Says No Conditions Attached to Recent Diplomatic Deal

Mar 28, 2023 01:19 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Honduras' diplomatic relations have recently changed, with the country now siding with China over Taiwan.

Taiwan and China Vying for Honduras Diplomatic Relations

Taiwan Recalls Honduras Ambassador, Accuses China of Meddling in Diplomatic Ties With Central American Country

Mar 24, 2023 01:30 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Taiwan has accused China of wielding its influence in Honduras' plan to switch diplomatic allegiance from Taipei to Beijing.

Honduras Eyeing Official Relations With China

Honduras To Severe Ties With Taiwan, Eyeing Official Relations With China as Xiomara Castro Fulfills Election Promise

Mar 14, 2023 11:37 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Honduras is eyeing to have official diplomatic relations with China, which would end its official relationship with the autonomous island of Taiwan.

Honduras’s Xiomara Castro Ends Emergency Contraception Ban

Honduras' Xiomara Castro Ends Emergency Contraception Ban on International Women's Day

Mar 09, 2023 11:29 PM EST By Mary Webber

Honduras President Xiomara Castro has ended a 13-year ban on an emergency contraception, signing the executive order for International Women's Day.

Honduras Declares National Security Emergency Amid Rising Number of Gang Extortions

Nov 25, 2022 12:23 AM EST By Mary Webber

Honduras has announced a national security emergency while launching a new plan to combat a rising number of gang extortions in the country.

Tropical Storm Lisa Forms in the Caribbean, Hurricane Watch Warnings Issued in Belize and Honduras

Oct 31, 2022 11:33 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The National Hurricane Center revealed that a new tropical storm has formed in the Caribbean, off the coasts of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. It has been named Tropical Storm Lisa and is expected to make landfall in Honduras and Belize.