Xiomara Castro

Honduras Fortifies Efforts in Cracking Down Prison Gangs by Adopting El Salvador Tactics

Honduras' recent crackdown on prison gangs parallels El Salvador's effort under President Nayib Bukele last year.

Honduras Eyeing Official Relations With China

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

Xiomara Castro, New Honduras President, Bans Open-pit Mining

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Honduras President Xiomara Castro has announced the ban of open-pit mining in the Central American nation, saying it would cancel environmental permits for mining operations across the country.

Kamala Harris to Attend Inauguration of New Honduras President With Anti-Semitic Ties

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to attend Thursday's inauguration of new Honduras' president Xiomara Castro, who is a socialist.

Honduras Eyeing First Female President As Xiomara Castro Creates a Wide Lead

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Honduras may possibly be having its first female president as presidential candidate Xiomara Castro created a wide lead, 12 years after her husband was ousted in a coup.