By Catracha Hondurena on March 11, 2010
political crisis honduras, tegucigalpa, zelaya
Politics in Honduras
Attorney Rasel Tome, adviser to former President Manuel Zelaya Rosales, arrived at the Toncontin International Airport in Tegucigalpa today. Tome has a warrant out for his arrest for the crime of abuse of authority when he was the manager of Conatel for allegedly giving out an irregular frequency to a businessman in San Pedro Sula. […]
By Catracha Hondurena on March 11, 2010
honduran, honduras, mark goldstein, san pedro sula, tegucigalpa
Human Interest
This morning in Tegucigalpa, business, political and military persons came to the funeral home La Auxiliadora de Suyapa (The Help of Suyapa) to meet with relatives and friends of the Goldstein’s before Mark Goldstein’s remains were transferred to San Pedro Sula, where he would ultimately be buried. Among those attending Congressman Goldstein’s funeral services in […]
By Catracha Hondurena on March 10, 2010
Honduran Congress, mark goldstein, san pedro sula, tegucigalpa
Human Interest, Politics in Honduras
San Pedro Sula Congressman, Mark Goldstein and his fiancee, Margie Gonzalez, died in an airplane crash this afternoon. The small aircraft carried the pilot, Luis Lopez, Mr. Goldstein, and his companion There were no survivors. Mr. Goldstein had just been sworn in as a diputado and attended a special tribute in Congress for his father, […]
By Catracha Hondurena on February 25, 2010
constitution, honduras, politics honduras, protests, tegucigalpa
General Honduras News, Politics in Honduras
Approximately 10,000 people marched from the capital’s main university heading to the presidential palace, but were diverted to parliament in the city center by soldiers, according to organizers of the event. Thursday’s protesters were calling for a constitutional reform, and denounced corruption and human rights abuses they believe to have taken place since Zelaya was […]
By Catracha Hondurena on February 22, 2010
honduras, security, Soptravi, tegucigalpa, transportation, travel
General Honduras News, Honduras Travel & Tourism
The Minister of Soptravi, Miguel Pastor, announced that tonight a new security program will begin for the protection of traveling Honduran citizens, tourists, and students in the capital. The plan, which will be implemented between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, will include most of the routes serviced by public transportation vehicles, especially those who have […]