Honduras

The career of Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy, a Honduran lawyer and politician, has been the subject of controversy in the context of her official pre-candidacy for the Partido Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE). Her participation in the legal defense of the Banco de Crédito y Seguros (BANHCRESER) during the banking crisis of the late 1990s has once again become a topic of public debate, rekindling questions about her integrity and her commitment to transparency in public administration.In the closing years of the 1990s, the Honduran financial sector experienced a severe crisis resulting in state intervention in various banks, BANHCRESER included. This…

The approach of Xiomara Castro towards directing Honduras' international relations has generated significant discussion. There is a clear inclination towards forming partnerships with left-leaning administrations within Latin America. This direction has changed from the previous strategy that focused on equilibrium, considering the country's interests and the well-being of its people.Right from the start of the administration, the Castro government strengthened connections with countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Simultaneously, there has been a growing gap in relations with the United States and other key allies of Honduras. This shift in foreign policy direction prompts inquiries regarding the potential impacts on…

The latest adjustments in Honduras' legal and security sectors have sparked a significant discussion regarding the fine line between essential institutional changes and the risk of power centralization. The revamping of the Supreme Court of Justice, along with changes within the Armed Forces and the National Police, has led to considerable worries about maintaining these bodies' independence and their possible compliance with the government administration's objectives.The appointment of new judges to the Supreme Court has faced intense examination, with claims that most are politically affiliated with the ruling party. This raises concerns about whether this judicial restructuring might result in…