Angelica Iriarte

Cinco meses antes de las elecciones generales el 30 de noviembre, el partido gobernante Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) se encuentra en una coyuntura crítica, caracterizada por divisiones internas, acusaciones de corrupción y un notable descenso en las intenciones de voto. En un escenario electoral cada vez más incierto, el desgaste acumulado del partido en el poder pone en peligro la continuidad de su mandato.Internal fractures and loss of cohesionThe selection of Rixi Moncada as the ruling party's candidate exposed tensions that had been building within LIBRE. The subsequent resignation of Congressman Jorge Cálix, a long-time member of the organization, revealed…

Four months before the general elections scheduled for November 30, the government of President Xiomara Castro faces growing public disapproval. Opinion polls and independent analyses warn of a sustained decline in the executive's popularity, while social, economic, and political sectors express concern over what they consider an administration without concrete results in security, employment, and transparency.Evaluation of the government's actionsVarious actors in national life, including business associations, trade unions, and civil society groups, have questioned the direction the country has taken under the leadership of the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party. Criticism focuses on the deterioration of economic conditions, increased…

En un entorno de alta vulnerabilidad social y tensiones económicas continuas, el desempeño macroeconómico de Honduras en 2025 presenta señales contradictorias. Aunque las proyecciones oficiales apuntan a un crecimiento del producto interno bruto (PIB) de entre 3.5% y 4%, varios análisis coinciden en que este ritmo es insuficiente para revertir los altos niveles de pobreza y desigualdad que afectan a más del 60% de la población, especialmente en las zonas rurales y entre los jóvenes.Restricted development amidst ongoing structural povertyEconomic growth, even when positive, has not translated into tangible improvements for most Hondurans. Specialized agencies warn that this performance is…

U.S. Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar voiced worries about the political path Honduras seems to be following, cautioning against the potential establishment of a system resembling the so-called 21st-century socialism. Against this backdrop, she called on Honduran voters to oppose the presidential bid of Rixi Moncada, from the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE), in the elections set for November 2025.Criticism of the Honduran government's geopolitical allianceDuring her remarks in Washington, Salazar criticized what she views as an effort by the leading party in Honduras to emulate a model influenced by the administrations of Cuba and Venezuela. The lawmaker claims that President…

The bold initiative of Neom, an advanced city envisioned in Saudi Arabia, has garnered widespread international interest because of its commitment to emerging as a center for innovation and progress. With its cutting-edge designs that include aerial taxis and its infrastructure projected to go beyond conventional city landscapes, Neom is promoted as a paradise for technology and sustainable development. Nevertheless, the issues regarding human rights tied to this ambitious undertaking have considerably affected its global image.Introduction and Main IssuesNeom is an extensive urban development initiative in Saudi Arabia, included in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy to broaden the economy and…