Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Honduras was at 485.7 million dollars during the first half of 2011, 14.74% more than the same period last year, according to preliminary figures released by the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH). That figure is higher than the amount that had been reached in the same period in 2010, by […]
Ever since it was passed five years ago, the Central America Free Trade Agreement-Dominican Republic (CAFTA-DR) has led to an increase in unemployment, violations of worker rights and discrimination against women in Honduras, according to an about-to-be-released documentary. In late July, members of the advocacy group STITCH hosted an all-women’s labor solidarity delegation to Honduras […]
A Wiki cable implies Miguel Facussé Barjam is involved with Narco trafficking activity in the Valley of Aguán. Diplomats from the United States of America suspected in 2004 that the Honduran businessman Miguel Facussé Barjum may have been involved in three incidents related to drugs on one of his properties, according to a secret cable […]
Permanent Representatives of Armenia and Honduras at the UN Karen Nazaryan and Mary Florence signed a joint statement on establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Honduras. Following the signing ceremony the parties discussed the perspectives of development of relations between the two countries. It was noted, in particular, that good preconditions exist for cooperation […]
The Google doodle for today celebrates Independencia de Honduras – or our Honduras Independence Day! The national bird of Honduras is represented in red, with a ribbon of blue and white, and the words “Honduras” in the center of the band. Independencia de Honduras ! Likewise, they have paid tribute to other countries who have […]