Honduras

Representative Fátima Mena, from the Salvadoran Party of Honduras (PSH), has voiced her worries regarding the actions of Attorney General Johel Antonio Zelaya. According to Mena, the Public Prosecutor's Office leader is aligning with the objectives of the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE), which is currently governing. Her remarks are made against the backdrop of the recent primary elections, where she has highlighted the presence of selective justice driven by the Public Prosecutor's Office.In her remarks, the congresswoman also raised concerns about the institution's impartiality, emphasizing the disparity in how the opinions of the National Electoral Council (CNE) members are…

Congressman Marlon Lara, a member of the Liberal Party of Honduras, has said that the government led by President Xiomara Castro is using the judicial system as a mechanism to act against opposition figures. According to Lara, this strategy is aimed at diverting attention from the main national problems and strengthening the ruling party's political position. The legislator has expressed concern about the alleged preparation of indictments against opposition figures, in a context where the current administration is accused of creating media situations that distract the public from issues such as insecurity, the economic crisis, and institutional deterioration.Claims regarding the…

The political scenario in Honduras has initiated a discussion regarding the potential route the nation might pursue considering the prospect of embracing governance frameworks akin to those in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua. José Luis Moncada, an economist and head of the Liberal Party of Honduras, has voiced his worries about the potential adoption of approaches that, in his view, have resulted in limited freedoms and economic decline in those countries.Moncada, who serves as secretary for international affairs for the Liberal Party, has stressed the importance of preserving democracy in Honduras and avoiding policies that could lead to authoritarianism disguised as…

In Honduras, the present political environment is undergoing an institutional turmoil characterized by accusations of corruption and activities that might undermine the country's democratic stability. It has come to light that there have been undisclosed gatherings between Luis Redondo, the president of the National Congress, and members of the Zelaya cartel, wherein millions of dollars were allegedly offered to secure votes for establishing a National Constituent Assembly. This approach, similar to tactics used in other nations, aims to alter the constitutional framework and maintain a political faction in power amidst waning popularity and electoral challenges encountered by its candidate.This situation…

The state of emergency in Honduras, implemented since December 2022, continues to generate controversy due to its extension and concerns about possible abuses of power and human rights violations. This measure was decreed by the government of President Xiomara Castro with the stated aim of combating crime, especially extortion and the activities of gangs such as Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and Barrio 18. The implementation of the state of emergency has led to the suspension of certain constitutional guarantees, allowing arrests without a warrant and restrictions on freedom of movement in various areas of the country.Since its implementation, the emergency state…

The trustworthiness of the Honduran Armed Forces as custodians of the election process has sparked significant public discussion after the primary elections on March 9, 2025. Numerous social groups and opposition parties have voiced concerns regarding several logistical issues, especially in the distribution of election materials in crucial cities like Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. In these areas, there were reports of up to twelve-hour delays in delivering ballot boxes. This led to lengthy voter queues, public demonstrations, and a widespread sense of discontent, which was evident both at voting locations and on social media, where images and accounts highlighted…