Central America
U.S. Embassy confirms normal operations after honduran president cancels extradition treaty
On Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy in Honduras denied rumors that it would be closing following the cancellation of the bilateral extradition treaty by Honduran President Xiomara Castro last week.
“False news is circulating about an alleged closure of the U.S. Embassy in Honduras. We want to clarify that this is not true,” the diplomatic mission posted on the social media platform X.
“The Embassy will continue to operate normally,” it added.
President Castro ended the treaty six days ago, which had allowed for the imprisonment of powerful drug traffickers. She stated that the cancellation was to prevent Washington from using it against loyal military personnel and facilitating a potential coup attempt.
In response, the opposition claimed that the government canceled the treaty to protect itself.
On Saturday, the president’s brother-in-law and nephew resigned: Carlos Zelaya, the Secretary of Congress, admitted to meeting with drug traffickers in 2013, and her son, José Manuel Zelaya, the Minister of Defense.
Central America
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken congratulates El Salvador on 203 years of independence
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken congratulated El Salvador on behalf of the U.S. government on the commemoration of its 203rd anniversary of independence.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of El Salvador on the celebration of their Independence Day. On this special occasion, I reflect on the familial ties shared by our peoples and the important relationship between our governments,” said the U.S. official in a press release.
He also affirmed that the United States will continue promoting inclusive economic growth, citizen security with due process, and human rights in El Salvador.
“We welcome this special occasion as an opportunity to recognize our bonds of friendship and look forward to strengthening them even further in the coming year. I send my best wishes to the people of El Salvador this and every September 15th,” he added.
Central America
Young actress Adriana Isabel Mojica dies in tragic accident in Torrelodones
Young actress and singer Adriana Isabel Mojica, 19 years old, died Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Torrelodones, Spain, confirmed the town’s mayor.
“I am deeply shocked by the death of our young neighbor Adriana Isabel in this tragic accident. My heartfelt support goes to her family and friends during these terribly difficult times. Rest in peace,” posted Almudena Negro, Mayor of Torrelodones.
According to Spain’s El Mundo newspaper, the incident occurred on the A-6 motorway, at kilometer 31.5, at 7:35 a.m.
Central America
Nicaragua frees 135 political prisoners, repatriated to Guatemala through U.S. mediation
Nicaragua released 135 political prisoners for humanitarian reasons, who were received by Guatemala on Thursday, thanks to U.S. mediation, which will allow them to travel to that country or others.
At La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City, the former detainees celebrated their freedom. “Thank God for being free, long live a free Nicaragua,” declared Francisco Arteaga to reporters, raising his fist in the air.
Arteaga had been detained for posting “on social media the actions” of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, against the Catholic Church, he told reporters from the window of a bus taking him to a reception center. According to the Guatemalan presidency, the group arrived yesterday on “a special flight that landed at 06:20 a.m.” (12:20 GMT).
The White House announced shortly before that it had secured the release of these prisoners, including 13 members of the Texas-based evangelical organization Mountain Gateway, Catholic laypeople, students, and others whom Ortega and Murillo “consider a threat to their authoritarian regime.”
The release was carried out for humanitarian reasons, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement, just two months before the U.S. presidential elections. Eric Jacobstein from the State Department, who was involved in the negotiations, indicated that the Nicaraguan regime did not receive anything in return.
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