Hondurus News
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Honduras faces a deepening security crisis as gang violence surges in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, with homicides rising 20% year-over-year. Meanwhile, economic instability persists as inflation hits 9.8% and the lempira weakens to L25.3/USD. The government declares a state of emergency in high-crime areas, deploying military patrols.
Political News
President Xiomara Castro’s administration struggles with coalition infighting over anti-corruption reforms and rising fuel prices. Opposition parties accuse her LIBRE party of authoritarianism after the arrest of former National Party officials. The U.S. pledges $50M in security aid, but critics warn it could fuel human rights abuses.
Election News
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2025 general elections: Early polls show Tegucigalpa Mayor Nasry Asfura (PNH) leading presidential race.
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Primary disputes: LIBRE party factions clash over candidate selection.
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Voter ID delays threaten registration deadlines, sparking protests.
Legal News
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Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández’s trial begins in New York for drug trafficking; Honduras seeks extradition.
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Supreme Court rules to dissolve Congress’s anti-corruption commission, drawing international criticism.
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Journalist killings: Two reporters murdered in July, raising press freedom alarms.
Entertainment News
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Honduran film "Café con Sabor a Mi Tierra" wins awards at Central American festival.
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Reggaeton star Polache announces comeback tour after prison release.
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Teatro Nacional revives classic plays amid funding cuts.
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⚽ Football: Honduras crashes out of 2026 World Cup qualifiers after loss to Canada.
���� Boxing: Olympian Keyvin Lara qualifies for Paris 2024.
⚾ Baseball: National league suspended due to gang violence near stadiums.
Forecast
(Tegucigalpa/San Pedro Sula/Roatán averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ⛈️ 28°C – Thunderstorms (Tegus)
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Tue 2 Jul: ☀️ 34°C – Scorching (SPS)
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Wed 3 Jul: ����️ 30°C – Heavy rain (north)
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Thu 4 Jul: ���� 29°C – Humid (Roatán)
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Fri 5 Jul: ����️ 33°C – Heatwave
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Sat 6 Jul: ����️ 27°C – Afternoon showers
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 31°C – Partly cloudy
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Honduras battles violence, political turmoil, and economic pain while clinging to cultural pride. The coming months will test Castro’s leadership as elections loom. ��������
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