The Honduran National Police have closed all access overlooking the morgue in Tegucigalpa. The only passage allowed is for prosecutors, family and medical equipment. The national registry of persons has transferred equipment to assist in the identification of bodies. The Tegucigalpa morgue is located behind the hospital school; its three entrances will be monitored. Roads […]
United States Ambassador Lisa Kubiske reported that the embassy sent aid in the form of clothing and water to the survivors of the Honduras prison fire, and personnel to Comayagua to join investigations and provide assistance to survivors and families of the victims. “Already we have sent some teams to try to help, and see […]
The President of Honduras said that “today is a day of deep pain for Honduras, we deeply regret what happened, and I would like to express my solidarity with the families of the compatriots who lost their lives in the Comayagua Penal Center”. In front of reporters from local radio and television stations, President Lobo […]
President Lobo gave his condolences to the families of the victims of the Honduras prison fire in Comayagua, saying, “…my profound sentiments to the families who cry today. My spiritual faith I freely invoke, my heart is with you.” President Porfirio Lobo Sosa confirmed the suspension of the administration of the National Prisons, after the […]
The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court announced an investigation into the events that occurred at the prison in Comayagua last night. The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) judges José Salgado and Ricardo Ordóñez were appointed to meet with the Minister of Security, Pompeyo Bonilla, and with the (now suspended) director of prisons, Danilo Orellana. […]