Central America
Honduran President demands results from security authorities
March 7th |
Given the increase in massacres and femicides that have occurred this year, the president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, demanded Monday that the authorities responsible for national security provide results within 72 hours.
“Security Secretariat: Everything that has been requested of me I have resolved. National Control of Prisons, transfer of the Anti Maras Force, Investigation and Intelligence Directorate, State of Emergency and extensions in more than 60 percent of the national territory,” the president wrote on her Twitter account.
“It is not possible that we are under attack by organized crime in constant massacres and femicides, among others. I demand decisive actions and results in the next 72 hours! The time to wait is over!” said the president.
This Monday, the spokesman of the National Police, Miguel Martínez, informed that at least eight people who were driving in a vehicle were murdered in a village in the department of Comayagua, in the center of the Central American country.
The victims correspond to seven adults (three of them women) and one minor, who apparently came from the same family.
Last Saturday, another massacre was committed in the city of Comayagüela, when seven people were gunned down.
According to a count made by local media, nine massacres have been perpetrated in the Central American country so far in 2023, with a total of 37 deaths.
Central America
Bodies found in black plastic bags in a clandestine cemetery in Honduras
A clandestine cemetery was discovered this Friday in the 28 de Marzo neighborhood of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, according to local media reports. Police authorities have arrived at the scene to begin the corresponding investigations.
The discovery was made after residents in the area spotted a body wrapped in black plastic bags and notified authorities. Shortly afterward, another set of remains was found just a few meters away. Specialized teams also reported the presence of animal bones, prompting investigations to determine whether the remains belong to a single individual or multiple bodies, along with the animal remains found.
Honduran media also reported that security forces have launched an operation in nearby areas to determine if more human remains are present.
Central America
Two U.S. military planes deport dozens of Guatemalans amid Trump’s massive migration crackdown
Two U.S. military planes carrying dozens of deported Guatemalans arrived in Guatemala on Friday, following the announcement by Donald Trump’s administration of the beginning of a massive migrant deportation operation, according to official authorities.
A total of 79 Guatemalans (31 women and 48 men) were onboard the first flight, which landed at midnight, the Guatemalan Migration Institute reported. A second plane arrived Friday morning, though the exact number of passengers on that flight has not yet been confirmed. Authorities are also expecting an additional flight.
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Central America
El Salvador extends condolences to Turkey following deadly hotel fire
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“El Salvador offers its hopes for the swift recovery of those affected and expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased due to this tragic event,” said a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Our country reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship shared with the Republic of Turkey, especially during this time of profound sorrow.”
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