The mayor of Tocoa, Adán Fúnez, expressed his fear for his life, indicating that the accusation of priest Carlos Orellana for the death of Juan Flores can influence public perception and provoke reactions against him. The mayor of Tocoa, Colón, Adán Fúnez , responded this Tuesday to the accusations of the parish priest Carlos Orellana , who pointed him out directly for the death of environmental defender Juan Antonio Flores , stating that in his heart there is no intention of harming those who criticize or oppose him. “That’s not in my heart ,” Funez said, clarifying that despite the verbal and other types of aggression he…
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The holiday of September 17 is celebrated in Honduras as Teachers’ Day. It is also commemorated in other countries highlighting educators. September 17 is an important date in Honduras, as it celebrates Teachers’ Day, a holiday that pays tribute to the country’s educators. This commemoration seeks to highlight the work and effort of teachers in the training of future generations. However, it is not the only country that has a celebration on this date. Two other countries also mark September 17 as a public holiday, but for different reasons. Teachers’ Day in Honduras In Honduras, September 17 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day.…
Here is the video that shows the violent incident that occurred this weekend on a soccer field. A hitman stormed a soccer field this weekend in the province of Orellana, in the Amazon region of Ecuador , and after firing several shots he fled the scene, without achieving his goal, according to witnesses. Mariuxi Sánchez, a member of the assembly for the Amazonian province of Orellana, posted a video on her social media account on Sunday, showing two people wearing helmets arriving on a motorcycle to the stadium. One of the motorcyclists, carrying a gun, gets out of the vehicle and chases a…
“Learning to wash by hand taught me to be more grateful”: a gringa recounts her experience living in Honduras with her Honduran husband. American Mary Marin recently became a trending topic when she posted a video where she recounts what it was like to live a year in Honduras with her husband and the lessons she learned by leaving some of the comforts she had in the United States. In the video, which quickly garnered thousands of views and comments, Marin said that one of the things that had the greatest impact on her when she arrived in Honduras was learning how to wash by hand, an…
Hondurans are wondering if classes will be suspended in Honduras on September 16 and 17, due to national celebrations and Teachers’ Day in the country. Many Hondurans are wondering if classes are really suspended , here we tell you. Honduras celebrated its national holidays on September 15, commemorating 203 years of independence and Teachers’ Day. The Ministry of Education announced last Friday the official days off for these important dates. Within this framework, the educational sector community will be granted time off on Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17, allowing for a pause in school activities, resuming work on Wednesday, September 18. These days of…
Leader called on President Xiomara Castro to use funds allocated for security effectively to protect taxi drivers. The leader of the collective taxi industry, Saúl Ventura, denounced this Tuesday that up to seven criminal groups operating in the capital of Honduras are paying extortion, and he called on them not to continue killing them. Ventura’s outcry arose after the murder of taxi driver Luis Torres, who was covering the Kennedy neighborhood and the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH), which occurred on Monday, and who on Tuesday had paralyzed services in protest of the violent incident. “We are in mourning,…
The Human Rights Observatory and the CDM urgently call on the authorities to take effective measures to combat violence against women. In its recent report, the Center for Women’s Rights (CDM) noted a worrying increase in violence against women, with 28 deaths recorded during the month of August alone. Of the total number of violent events that occurred in the eighth month of the year, the majority were recorded in the departments of Olancho and Comayagua, with five and four femicides, respectively. They are followed by Francisco Morazán, the Bay Islands, Cortés and Colón, which also reported high rates of violent deaths of women. The report…
In September 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, alongside the US dollar. Family remittances received through cryptocurrency wallets in El Salvador fell by 5.6% in the first seven months of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) consulted this Monday by EFE. Figures from the state financial institution indicate that remittances received between January and July 2024 reached 49.67 million dollars, compared to 53.14 million in 2023. The difference in the value of these currencies, sent in digital wallets, was 3.47 million…
A lunar eclipse will occur on September 17 in Honduras and can be observed with the naked eye. Here are the details. A supernatural phenomenon is approaching and Hondurans will have the opportunity to observe with the naked eye a lunar eclipse that will occur this Tuesday, September 17 in Honduras 2024. The blood moon will last until dawn the following day. A Blood Moon spectacle will be visible throughout Honduras, offering citizens a view of the Moon partially obscured by a faint reddish shadow that can be observed without the need for special equipment. Roberto Carías , director of science and astronomy at the Western International School , explained that…
Two people in critical condition after shooting and accident; police are searching for suspects. Here are all the details of the incident. A man driving a car was shot in the head on Monday afternoon, causing him to lose control of his vehicle and hit a pedestrian in Queens, United States. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. at the intersection of St. Albans, when the New York Police Department received reports of a shooting in the area. Witnesses witnessed a light-colored SUV crash into a building near 117th Road and Farmers Boulevard. It is still unclear where the driver was hit by the gunshot or how far…
These were the last words of a son before his death; the Honduran’s body was found in the Choluteca River. The Tegucigalpa morgue was once again the scene of anguish and pain, with several bodies of people who had died in various circumstances being admitted. Among them, there was the case of Jafet Enrique García Hernández , a 26-year-old young man, whose body was found near the Choluteca River . The victims’ families waited in silence as the night passed, visibly affected by the tragedy. In the midst of this desolate atmosphere, a heartbroken mother shared the last moments she spent with her son before his…
The trough will be interacting with the convergence of wind and moisture coming from the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. See where it will rain the most. The formation of a trough on the surface, together with the convergence of wind and humidity from the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, will cause light to moderate rain and showers in most of the Honduran territory. The heaviest rainfall, accompanied by electrical activity, will be recorded in the southern and western regions and in central areas, explained Mario Centeno, a meteorologist at the National Center for Atmospheric, Oceanographic and Seismic…
Juan López, known for his fight in defense of the environment and human rights, was murdered on September 14 in Tocoa. The State of Honduras could face a new conviction process before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) due to the lack of protection that resulted in the murder of environmentalist Juan López, which occurred in Tocoa, Colón, in the north of the country. The violent death of the leader and municipal councilor for the Liberty and Refoundation (Libre) party has highlighted the serious failure in the protection system for human rights defenders in the country. Juan López, known…
Summary Harris leads Trump 47% to 42% in Reuters/Ipsos poll 53% of voters familiar with debate say Harris won WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 47% to 42% in the race to win the Nov. 5 presidential election, increasing her advantage after a debate against the former president that voters largely think she won, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday. The two-day poll showed Harris with a five percentage point lead among registered voters, just above the four-point advantage she had over Trump in an Aug. 21-28 Reuters/Ipsos poll. Among voters who said they had…
A man has escaped unharmed after a shot was fired through the back door of a house in Coalisland, County Tyrone. Police said the incident happened just after midnight on Tuesday at the property in Canal Quay. They added a shotgun was used by the attackers, shattering a glass door. Officers remain at the scene.
A former Army cadet leader accused of 29 sex offences against teenage girls “poked” and “grabbed” a young cadet, while asking “are you ticklish?” a court has heard. The alleged incident happened during a training exercise, while the then teenager was alone with the defendant. Among the string of charges against Neil Beckett, of Kilmore near Crossgar, County Down, is an allegation of rape by another, separate cadet. Appearing before Belfast Crown Court, 43-year-old Mr Beckett denies all the charges against him. Allegations The charges relate to 11 alleged victims – two of whom were teenage Army cadets. A number…
Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff is running out of cash, putting hundreds of jobs at risk, the BBC understands. The firm, famed for building the ill-fated Titanic, is in crisis talks to save it from collapse. One of the unions representing workers at the shipyard has sent a memo to its members suggesting there is “only funding for the business until the end of this month” and is calling for the government to step in. A review looking at options for the shipyard by Rothschild bank is expected to be finished in the coming weeks. Harland & Wolff and the…
Amazon is ordering staff back to the office five days a week as it ends its hybrid work policy. The change will come into force from January, Amazon’s chief executive Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff. “We’ve decided that we’re going to return to being in the office the way we were before the onset of Covid,” he said, adding that it would help staff be “better set up to invent, collaborate, and be connected enough to each other”. Mr Jassy has long been known as a sceptic of remote work, but Amazon staff were previously allowed to work…
The BBC’s director general Tim Davie said he can’t see Huw Edwards working at the corporation again. “This man has just been convicted of appalling crimes and it’s pretty straightforward in my mind, I can’t see him working here again,” he told BBC presenter Amol Rajan, at the Royal Television Society London Convention. On Monday, disgraced BBC News presenter Edwards was given a a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after he admitted charges of making indecent images of children. Mr Davie said “for obvious reasons,” the former presenter was unlikely to come back to the organsation. Four key takeaways…
People in Cornwall are being encouraged to get back on their bikes for health, social and environmental reasons. Organisers of Beat (Better Engagement in Active Travelling) sessions said their work aimed to reduce barriers that prevented people from cycling and to widen participation. They added the success of pilot events in St Austell, including a bike maintenance day, proved the value of the sessions. They also said cycling was “a great way of keeping fit, saving money and helping the climate”. Cycling buddies Lin Harris (left) and Barry Davies said they were fans of pedal power A recent Beat session…