By Alma Castro Hernández on December 15, 2010
crime, honduras, tegucigalpa
Human Interest
On Saturday, Jorge Mondragon received a phone call and an e-mail from his mother in Honduras. The e-mail read, “Please pray. Your Dad’s car was found this morning with bullet holes in it. He has been kidnapped.” Mondragon’s father, who is also named Jorge Mondragon, lives in the capital city of Tegucigalpa and often has […]
By Catracha Hondurena on November 24, 2010
columbia, honduras, pepe lobo, tegucigalpa
Politics in Honduras
The National Congress honored the former president of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe, with the Order of the Grand Cross Gold Plaque for his work for democracy in Honduras. “I feel very overwhelmed and express from my heart, my gratitude for this generous award from the Congress of Honduras,” Uribe said after receiving the plaque and medal […]
By Catracha Hondurena on October 29, 2010
budget, Congress, tegucigalpa
Business - Economics, General Honduras News
School Hospital officials reported that their suppliers have again suspended oxygen service to the medical center because of the accumulated debt it has with the provider. Oscar Salgado, managing Director of the hospital, said that “oxygen service has stopped for two days at the central level, and that the service is important because we need […]
By Catracha Hondurena on October 19, 2010
banco atlantida, Banco de Occidente, Banco Ficohsa, tegucigalpa, world bank
Financial News
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced its first subnational financing in Honduras to support urgently needed road repairs, upgrades, and an early flood warning system in the Central District Municipality, the country’s key administrative and commercial area. “The municipality encompasses Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela and has a population of 1.2 million people, generating […]
By Catracha Hondurena on October 1, 2010
futbol, honduras, soccer, tegucigalpa
Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
On Monday the authorities of the National Professional Sports Facilities Commission (CONAPO) will receive a report on the full inspection of the the National Stadium structure. According to preliminary reports, the stadium is in perfect condition and ready to reopen its doors to fans of the capital. If all is in order, the start of […]