Honduras

Targeted Violence Grips Northern Cities, Leaving Communities Devastated The Honduran government has declared a state of emergency in two northern cities following a night of bloodshed that saw 22 individuals lose their lives in separate attacks. The escalating violence has prompted authorities to impose curfews in an effort to restore order and ensure the safety of citizens. These tragic incidents further underscore the ongoing struggle to combat rampant crime and violent gang activities in the country. Billiards Hall Massacre Shakes Choloma, Leaving 11 Dead and Many Injured In a horrifying act of violence, heavily armed men stormed a billiards hall in Choloma, a manufacturing city in northern Honduras, on Saturday night. The assailants indiscriminately opened fire, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and leaving three others critically injured. The devastating impact of this targeted attack has left the commu...

The Honduran foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that President Xiomara Castro will travel to China "soon," following the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The announcement comes after Honduras ended its decades-long relationship with Taiwan, a move that drew criticism from the latter.Honduras' foreign minister had traveled to China last week, and Castro had previously tweeted her government's intention to open relations with Beijing. China officially established ties with Honduras on Sunday, marking a shift in the country's foreign policy.The move has refocused attention on China's growing influence in Latin America, where it has been expanding its economic and political footprint in recent years. Taiwan, which now has diplomatic relations with only 13 countries, accused Honduras of demanding exorbitant sums before severing ties.The establishment of diplomat...