By Jennifer Catracha on November 25, 2009
bombs, elections, honduras, political crisis, Supreme Court of Justice
Politics in Honduras
Two explosives were detonated at dawn today in the Supreme Court (CSJ) and the “Torre Libertad” (Freedom Tower) buildings, the latter of which houses Channel 10 television. Luckily there were no injuries, only property damage, police said. The police spokesman, Orlin Cerrato, told reporters that the bomb that exploded at the headquarters of the judiciary […]
By Jennifer Catracha on November 25, 2009
futbol, honduras, soccer
Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
San Pedro Sula’s Olympic Stadium will host the big championship game this evening between Marathon and Olimpia. Everaldo Ferreira of Olimpia has stated, “The team is motivated, but you have to play a smart game against Marathon because they are a very strong team playing at home”. Tonight’s outcome has extra meaning: Wilmer Velasquez‘s farewell […]
By Jennifer Catracha on November 25, 2009
elections, honduras
Politics in Honduras
A full arsenal, destined for attacks in cities across Honduras, was seized by police at a home in the neighborhood of Las Mercedes in the city of El Progreso. The raided house is owned by Mrs. Teresa Garcia. Arrested during the raid was Otto Garcia, 30, his brother Omar Garcia, 28, both sons of the […]
By Jennifer Catracha on November 25, 2009
honduran, honduras, political crisis, Supreme Court of Justice
Politics in Honduras
The CSJ in Honduras will gather today and analyze the findings of the 15 Supreme Court Judges who studied the case of Manuel Zelaya Rosales. They will hold a session today at 1:30 p.m. Honduras time.
By Jennifer Catracha on November 24, 2009
elections, honduras, OAS, political crisis, presidency, united states, zelaya
Politics in Honduras
The United States rejected any interventionist measure to force Honduras to postpone the general elections of November 29th, as was requested by the Brazilian government. The Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, Vera Machado, asked her U.S. counterpart, William Burns, to support pressuring the current government of Honduras to delay elections […]