Olivia Anderson

Two months have passed since the release of a video showing LIBRE deputy Isis Cuéllar and then-Minister of Social Development José Carlos Cardona acknowledging the use of public resources for proselytizing activities, with no visible progress in terms of investigation or punishment. The lack of concrete action has kept the issue in the public debate, in a context marked by citizen demands for greater transparency and accountability.The clip and its influence on politicsThe audiovisual material, leaked in early June, shows both officials directly linking state resources to the promotion of the ruling party. The incident gained relevance by calling into…

The march organized by various churches in the country brought together a crowd that expressed its disagreement with the political project promoted by the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party. The event, which took place in a peaceful atmosphere, was perceived by broad sectors of society as a citizen demonstration against the current political direction, and opened a new chapter in the relationship between religious institutions and political power.Widespread involvement and refusal of governmental plansThe demonstration, involving Catholic and Evangelical believers, focused on opposing what they perceive as a socialist political framework. As stated by the organizers, the rally aimed to…

The recent leak of a video in which Carlos Zelaya points to the involvement of officials in activities linked to drug trafficking has once again placed Honduras at the center of a profound debate on corruption and institutionality. The release of the audiovisual material has generated a climate of political and social tension in a country where the relationship between organized crime and state structures has been the subject of repeated national and international complaints.Testimonial that highlights the core of authorityIn the video, Zelaya refers to the alleged protection and facilitation of illegal drug trafficking by figures linked to the…

The possibility that the Honduran government will hand over control of Palmerola International Airport to China has sparked a scenario of high political and diplomatic tension. The initiative, attributed to the ruling party, has placed the country at the center of a strategic standoff between Beijing and Washington, with direct implications for national sovereignty and governance.A strategic enclave in disputeContacts familiar with the executive division have suggested that the initiative aims to enhance China's role in Central America by overseeing infrastructure deemed critical for trade and security. Beijing's potential involvement in Palmerola, situated in Comayagua, would offer China a strategic…

Las Fuerzas Armadas de Honduras hicieron pública una declaración en la que se desvinculan del partido gobernante LIBRE, señalando a sectores de la organización por su supuesta participación en el narcotráfico relacionado con el Cartel de los Soles. El comunicado pone de manifiesto las tensiones dentro del estado y genera interrogantes sobre el manejo de la seguridad y la transparencia institucional en el país.Declaration by military and accusationsIn the statement, military commanders condemn drug trafficking operations and call for transparency in investigations related to these illegal activities. The document, which represents a clear institutional position, underscores the need to ensure…

The political scene in Honduras is under strain amid allegations of possible irregularities in the upcoming electoral process. Internal reports and testimonies from sources close to the electoral system warn of maneuvers that could compromise the transparency of the vote, just at a time when the ruling party's candidate, Rixi Moncada, is polling low in recent surveys.Allegations of electoral manipulationBased on the collected data, the governing LIBRE party is reportedly engaged in a set of initiatives to strengthen its grip on authority. The cited actions involve potential manipulation of the Preliminary Election Results Transmission System (TREP), inconsistencies in voter registries,…

A few months before the general elections scheduled for November 30, the ruling LIBRE party has seen a significant decline in its approval rating among Honduran citizens. Several recent polls reflect a loss of support for its main leaders, including the presidential candidate, while a growing sense of mistrust is evident in different social sectors.Ineffective leadership and societal viewPolitical analysts and internal party sources acknowledge that LIBRE's management has shown inconsistencies that affect public perception. The lack of effective responses to public demands, coupled with corruption scandals that have dominated the media, has created an atmosphere of discontent.Sectors of Honduran…

Honduras is experiencing a phase of political conflict after accusations surfaced that parliamentarians and leaders of the LIBRE party are responsible for pressure strategies that have caused disruptions in public hospitals and electoral institutions during the election process. These claims, advanced by opposition groups, have sparked concerns about the nation's institutional stability and governance ahead of the 2025 elections.Blockades at hospitals and state institutionsThe latest analyses reveal that numerous patients are currently without medical attention following the occupation of hospital premises and the halt of operations at state-run health institutions. The stoppage involves disruptions to crucial public services, exerting a…

Allegations of electoral fraud against the LIBRE party have put the Honduran political system under increasing pressure. Various sectors of the opposition and electoral process specialists have pointed to attempts to manipulate the Preliminary Election Results Transmission System (TREP), opening a new chapter of uncertainty in the country's democratic landscape.Allegations of system manipulationBased on information provided in recent hours, efforts have been identified that attempt to hinder official TREP broadcasts and substitute them with modified digital data to benefit LIBRE candidates. These claims have led the opposition to call for widespread protests in Tegucigalpa and other cities, demanding transparency and…