Politics in Honduras

New Board of Honduran National Congress Sworn In

New Board of Honduran National Congress Sworn In

President of the Honduran National Congress, Mauricio Oliva, on Thursday swore in members of the new board of Congress for the period of 2016 through 2018. On December 17, 2015, by a majority of 65 votes, the National Congress approved a motion by congressperson David Chavez Madison, to elect the new board of the state […]

A Meeting Between Zelaya and Orlando Took Place, These are the Biggest Take-Aways

A Meeting Between Zelaya and Orlando Took Place, These are the Biggest Take-Aways

Orlando reportedly had a meeting with Zelaya last week. Mauricio Oliva, was a participant in this meeting as well and one of the sources that confirmed that it occurred. Oliva added that he regularly meets with Zelaya and the other party leaders to know how they feel about situations impacting the country. Zelaya reported that […]

Marvin Ponce Interview

Marvin Ponce Interview

The presidential adviser, Marvin Ponce, stated in an interview that nothing can stop Hernandez from seeking reelection if he were to run. M.P.: Nothing can stop Juan Orlando. Journalist: What about Ricardo Alvarez (one of the Vice-Presidents, 1st vice-president)? M.P.: No, Ricardo Alvarez lost part of his base and his political moral compass, but he’s […]

Vice President of the Honduras Congress Charged with Fraud

Vice President of the Honduras Congress Charged with Fraud

The Honduras District Attorney’s office has filed formal charges against Lena Gutierrez Vice President of the Honduran Congress fraud, falsification of documents and crimes against the public health system IHSS (Instituto Hondureño de Seguro Social) Honduran Institute for Social Security which is in charge of the Health and Human Services including all public hospitals and […]

Honduran Army Intervenes in Public Hospitals After IHSS Corruption Scandal Grows

Honduran Army Intervenes in Public Hospitals After IHSS Corruption Scandal Grows

Honduran soldiers are taking over public hospitals and medicine storage warehouses to guarantee the supply of drugs to patients after a recent fraud and graft scandal rocked the Social Security Institute. Honduran armed forces seized public hospitals and warehouses that stored medicine on Wednesday after a recent corruption scandal involving the country’s “IHSS” (Health and […]