Month: May 2025

The recent disclosure of the lack of action by the National Banking and Insurance Commission (CNBS) regarding reports of issues at the Koriun financial institution has ignited significant public discourse in Honduras. The acknowledgment by CNBS President Marcio Sierra of the absence of institutional response to formal warnings has provoked anger among the impacted individuals and raised doubts about the efficiency of the country's financial regulatory systems.The Koriun case, which involves more than 35,000 people affected, has highlighted the need to strengthen regulatory controls and hold the competent authorities accountable. The situation has mobilized social sectors, civil society organizations, and…

In Honduras, the issue of press freedom has grown more critical over the past few years, characterized by a rise in incidents of violence, intimidation, and lack of accountability targeting journalists and media outlets. Numerous studies and formal records have pointed out a progressively antagonistic climate for journalism, mixing institutional and financial strains with direct threats and defamation efforts.In this context, Honduran journalists have faced not only physical risks, but also public smear campaigns and judicial harassment, which has weakened the independence of the media and raised concerns both nationally and internationally. Civil society and human rights organizations have responded…

A recent legislative push in Honduras spearheaded by LIBRE Party members has stirred significant controversy in the nation's political and economic realms. These lawmakers aimed to swiftly push through the Tax Justice Law without building consensus, sparking discussion due to its possible effects on both investment and jobs. The tactic attempted to capitalize on the partial absence of rival legislators to secure approval during the final debate, but the session failed to reach quorum, and the opponents' response thwarted the effort.Context and reactions to the Tax Justice LawThe effort by deputies supporting the government from the LIBRE Party to advance…

In the political landscape of Honduras, the opposition is forming a coalition that could potentially impact the outcome of the general elections slated for November 30, 2025. This developing alliance includes Salvador Nasralla, elements of the Liberal Party, figures like Jorge Cálix, and factions of the National Party, all united in their intention to displace the LIBRE Party from power. The current political climate is marked by increasing worry among government supporters, who view this coalition as a major challenge, especially with the diminishing popularity of candidate Rixi Moncada and the weakening administration of Xiomara Castro and Manuel Zelaya.The ruling…

The latest circulation of the book El Golpe 28-J (The July 28 Coup), authored by ex-Honduran President Manuel Zelaya Rosales, in public educational institutions in Honduras has ignited considerable discussion nationwide. This publication, offering Zelaya's perspective on the events during the 2009 political turmoil, has been extensively distributed and encouraged for examination and discussion among pupils of various age groups. Some groups see this action as an effort to embed a particular political ideology within the educational framework from a young age.The administration in Honduras, specifically the Ministry of Education, has stated that the book is not mandatory for reading.…

The latest remarks made by the president of Honduras's National Congress, Luis Redondo, have stirred a sense of urgency across the nation. Redondo suggested that the Tax Justice Law, backed by Xiomara Castro's administration, is on the verge of approval, potentially during unconventional session times, stirring unease among different groups. This scenario is seen as an effort to push the reform without sufficient discussion or agreement, heightening dissatisfaction among political opponents, business communities, and civil society groups.The response was immediate. Corporate executives, opposing politicians, and members of civil society have voiced apprehension over what they interpret as an approach to…