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Honduras
Honduras
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Honduras. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Tegucigalpa
Head of State
President Xiomara Castro
Head of Government
President Xiomara Castro
last updated:
25 September, 2024
Former Honduras president Juan Orlando Hernandez is sentenced in US federal court in New York on Wednesday. Courtroom sketch: Jane Rosenberg via Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean

US jails ex-Honduras president for 45 years on drugs charges

Juan Orlando Hernandez, 55, will likely die behind bars for engaging in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that sent massive amounts of cocaine to the United States.

Americas and the Caribbean

Honduras to build 20,000-capacity ‘megaprison’ in crackdown on gangs

Marine safety

US awards Maryland US$60 million to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge

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United States

Central American and Mexican families mourn missing workers in Baltimore

The governments of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras confirmed that their citizens were among the 6 still missing after cargo ship crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday.

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The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean

Ex-Honduras president Hernandez convicted in US drug trafficking trial

The US accused the former leader of abusing his power by accepting millions of dollars in bribes from traffickers to protect their US-bound cocaine shipments.

Taiwan

Mainland China’s top Taiwan official pledges support for pro-unification forces

Wang Huning, the party’s No 4, tells a conference that officials must ‘advance the process of reunification’ this year.

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Wellness

Celeb biohacker’s visited for treatment – a longevity hub pushes the limits

A ‘start-up city’ in Central America created by US-based firm Próspera wants to attract entrepreneurs who aim to push the limits of human longevity; biohacker Bryan Johnson has visited for gene therapy.

Duna, a development being built in St John’s Bay, US firm Próspera’s flagship city on the island of Roatán, Honduras. Photo: Próspera

Honduras embraces “new possibilities” as China's first ambassador to Honduras presents credentials

Diplomacy

Honduras seeking Chinese investors for US$20 billion transoceanic rail line

Honduras’ economic development minister said officials in China have shown interest in projects developed using both public and private funds and the proposed train line could be ready in about 15 years.

Taiwan

Why Taiwan is watching to see who becomes Guatemala’s next president

Centre-left candidate Bernardo Arevalo, who will be facing former first lady Sandra Torres in the August 20 run-off, has promised closer ties with Beijing.

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Guatemalan counterpart Alejandro Giammattei greet the crowds in Guatemala City in March. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Reports of Chinese spy base in Cuba met with shrugs in Latin America

Latin American nations are strengthening relations with China amid a belief that Washington’s focus turned to the Middle East and now the Indo-Pacific.

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Honduran president announces security measures after massacre of 11 in pool hall

The security measures announced by President Xiomara Castro include ‘raids, captures and checkpoints 24 hours a day,’ along with curfews for the cities of Choloma and San Pedro Sula.

Americas and the Caribbean

At least 41 women die in Honduras prison riot blamed on gangs

Honduras’ president vow to take ‘drastic measures’ after a grisly riot at a women’s prison left dozens of women dead, most burned to death, others shot or stabbed.

Taiwan

Beijing’s trade deals tempt Taipei’s allies in Latin America – but not Pacific

China and Honduras sealed their diplomatic relationship by signing a series of economic agreements and moves towards a free-trade pact.

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China rolled out the red carpet for Honduran President Xiomara Castro in Beijing earlier this month. Photo: Xinhua
Sri Lanka

Asia has 14 of the world’s top 25 shortest countries – can you guess who’s No 1?

There’s around a 20cm difference between children in the tallest and shortest nations, studies have found. Genes are part of the reason, but environmental factors such as poor diet could be more important.

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A girl uses her hand to measure her height. Average heights in several nations have both risen and fallen over recent decades. Photo: Shutterstock
Diplomacy

Chinese and Honduran leaders meet for first time after ties established

Diplomacy

Xi Jinping vows support for Honduras’ economy, stresses ‘one-China principle’

The Chinese president and his Honduran counterpart Xiomara Castro hold their first meeting since the Central American nation switched its allegiance from Taipei.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Honduras opens Beijing embassy after switch from Taipei

Diplomatic office launched ahead of Honduran president’s expected meeting with her Chinese counterpart next week.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang attends the opening of the Honduran embassy in China on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan

Honduran leader Castro starts first China trip after establishing ties

President will spend two days in Shanghai before travelling to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping.

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Diplomacy

Chinese embassy in Honduras officially opens its doors

Americas and the Caribbean

Honduras president headed to China in first trip after ties established

Xiomara Castro’s trip – at President Xi Jinping’s invitation – marks another step in the new relationship, after her nation ditched ties with Taiwan in favour of Beijing.

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Honduras President Xiomara Castro delivers a speech in Tegucigalpa in April. Photo: Reuters
China trade

Explainer | 5 trade moves China has made in 2023 in the US’ backyard of Latin America

China has recently bolstered its relations with the likes of Ecuador, El Salvador, Brazil, Argentina and Nicaragua, even as Latin America traditionally looks to the United States as its top source of business.

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Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa and Chinese smbassador to Argentina Zou Xiaoli met in Buenos Aires in April. Photo: dpa
United States

Honduran teen dies in US immigration custody

Angel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza’s is the first known death of an immigrant child in custody during the Biden administration.

Gun violence in the US

Man kills 5 in Texas after neighbours complained about gunfire

Police said they were searching for suspect Francisco Oropeza following the overnight shooting in Cleveland, north of Houston. ‘Everyone that was shot was shot from the neck up, almost execution-style,’ police said.

Taiwan

Editorial | Taiwan feels pain as one-China principle claims another ally

Defection of Honduras further extends Beijing’s influence in American backyard and comes ahead of expected controversial talks between Tsai Ing-wen and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the US.

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A worker takes down Taiwan’s flag from the facade of the embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on March 27. China and Honduras have announced the establishment of diplomatic relations. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Opinion | Taiwanese leaders’ duelling trips instructive in an age of great power struggle

Whether deliberate or by chance, former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou’s historic visit to the mainland could temper Beijing’s response to Tsai Ing-wen’s stopovers in the US.

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Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen gestures while speaking during an event with members of the Taiwanese community in New York on Thursday. Photo: Taiwanese Presidential Office Handout via Reuters
Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Don’t drink China’s ‘poison’ – story of the phrase behind Taipei’s warning

Taipei’s warning to Honduras ‘not to drink poison to quench your thirst, and fall into China’s debt trap’ comes from a Chinese idiom about a child prodigy who saved his uncle from prison.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Senior US envoy to travel to Honduras as it seeks China ties

US envoy Chris Dodd’s visit comes as Honduras seeks to establish diplomatic relations with China, in a blow to Taiwan.

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