The IDB-financed project supports Tegucigalpa’s efforts to turn the tide in its downtown district by rescuing a few emblematic buildings and squares. The goal is not simply to rid the area of eyesores but also to involve the local community in conserving its historic neighborhoods, fostering a stronger sense of ownership and civic pride. At […]
President Lobo has decreed a national emergency today, as torrential rains from tropical storm Agatha brought deadly flooding and mudslides to several regions of Honduras. Heavy rains poured across the departments of Copan, Santa Barbara, Comayagua, Cortes, and parts of Yoro. The Valley of Sula (San Pedro, El Progresso, La Lima, etc.), El Paraiso, Francisco […]
The National Directorate of Civil Aviation has announced the closure of the Toncontin airport due to bad weather in Tegucigalpa. The Permanent Contingency Commission (COPECO) issued green alert for the Honduran capital due to persistent rains which have caused landslides and the flooding of creeks in the city. According to the forecast of the National […]
According to the Honduras National Police, a bodyguard for former President Carlos Flores (Lucas Manzanares), and his daughter were shot, and his 6-year-old granddaughter died, when the family was surprised by gunmen while driving their car in Tegucigalpa on Saturday. Mr. Manzanares was driving with his daughter and granddaughter when men on foot shot at […]
The United Nations Program for Development (UNDP) and the Mayor of Tegucigalpa, yesterday launched a new campaign aimed at combating violence in the capital. The campaign, “Put yourself in their place, resist violence” was created to encourage a culture of peace and move citizens to reflect upon their behavior. Supporters believe each person can contribute […]