Posts tagged with "Honduras"

Honduras court convicts seven for killing indigenous activist Americas

Honduras court convicts seven for killing indigenous activist

November 30th, 2018 A Honduran court convicted seven people on Thursday for the 2016 murder of indigenous land rights campaigner Berta Caceres, who led opposition to the construction of a hydroelectric dam on the ancestral lands of her Lenca tribe. The seven men face up to 30 years in jail, while four of them could spend even longer behind bars as they...
Central American migrants trek north to seek a better life Americas

Central American migrants trek north to seek a better life

November 8th, 2018 Cradling a baby in his arms, the Central American man looks up fearfully as he scrambles away from a wall of Mexican police in riot gear. Thousands of migrants, mostly Hondurans fleeing poverty and violence, have been traveling in a caravan towards the United States in recent weeks. On Oct 19, some of them rushed through Guatemalan...
Honduran helicopter crash kills six, including president's sister World

Honduran helicopter crash kills six, including president's sister

December 17th, 2017 The sister of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and five others died when the helicopter they were traveling in crashed on Saturday, the Honduran military said. Hilda Hernandez, 51, was a close advisor to her brother, who is embroiled in political turmoil in the wake of a Nov. 26 presidential election, which remains...
In upset, opposition overtakes US ally in Honduras election Americas

In upset, opposition overtakes US ally in Honduras election

November 27th, 2017 A left-right coalition led by a flamboyant TV host took a surprise lead in the Honduran presidential election, initial results showed on Monday, upsetting forecasts that the crime-fighting, US-allied incumbent would comfortably win. With 57 per cent of ballot boxes counted, Salvador Nasralla had an almost 5 point lead with 45 per...
At least 16 killed, 34 injured in Honduras bus crash Recommended

At least 16 killed, 34 injured in Honduras bus crash

February 6th, 2017 At least 16 people died and 34 were injured in Honduras on Sunday, in a crash between a bus and a truck on the outskirts of the capital, officials said. The crash took place about 10 kilometers outside the capital Tegucigalpa on a road heading to the south of the country, said police transport deputy inspector Carlos Espana.
Latin America's desperados Opinion

Latin America's desperados

October 14th, 2016 By Robert Muggah Skyrocketing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras is driving tens of thousands of people, including unaccompanied children, on perilous journeys to the U.S. border, in search of asylum. They are typically given the choice to leave immediately or stay, and be killed. Central America’s desperate...
El Salvador players say offered cash ahead of World Cup qualifier Football

El Salvador players say offered cash ahead of World Cup qualifier

September 6th, 2016 El Salvador players claim they have been offered financial inducements to win, draw or avoid a heavy defeat in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Canada. A heavy defeat for the Salvadorans in the match in Vancouver could prevent their neighbours Honduras from progressing to the final stage of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 World...
The top-10 most violent cities worldwide World

The top-10 most violent cities worldwide

August 31st, 2016 Which cities have the highest rates of murder worldwide? According to the The Mexico Citizens Council for Public Security, the very worst of them are concentrated in Mexico, Venezuela and Honduras. In 2015, Caracas in Venezuela topped the list with 119.87 murders per 100,000 people. San Pedro Sula in Honduras came second with 111.03...
Shaqiri treble sends Switzerland into last 16 Brazil 2014 World Cup

Shaqiri treble sends Switzerland into last 16

June 26th, 2014 A rampant Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout stage and will locks horns with Argentina in the last 16 after a superb Xherdan Shaqiri hat-trick gave them a 3-0 win over Honduras on Wednesday. The result in no way flattered the resilient Swiss, who bounced back from their 5-2 drubbing by France to finish behind them in Group E...
France aim for top spot, Argentina follow Messi’s lead Brazil 2014 World Cup

France aim for top spot, Argentina follow Messi’s lead

June 25th, 2014 By William Schomberg, David Ljunggren and Angus MacSwan France seek to extend their rampant start to the World Cup on Wednesday when they need a point against Ecuador to secure top spot in Group E and further banish the memories of their implosion four years ago. However, second-placed Ecuador will be desperate to pull off a shock...
Valencia fires Ecuador to 2-1 victory over Honduras Brazil 2014 World Cup

Valencia fires Ecuador to 2-1 victory over Honduras

June 21st, 2014 Honduras scored their first World Cup goal for 32 years on Friday, but Enner Valencia replied twice to earn Ecuador a 2-1 Group E victory that gives them a fighting chance of making the knockout phase. Carlo Costly drove in a crisp shot after 31 minutes to register Honduras's first finals goal since a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland in...
Costa Rica eye another upset against Italy, French dare to dream Brazil 2014 World Cup

Costa Rica eye another upset against Italy, French dare to dream

June 20th, 2014 By Toby Davis, Neil Maidment and Keith Weir SHUNNING the flamboyance and individuality that has previously characterised their game, Costa Rica and their collection of nimble attacking talents face Italy on Friday ready to produce another World Cup shock. The Central American nation were meant to be the sacrificial lambs in Group D...
Benzema brace as France overrun 10-man Honduras Brazil 2014 World Cup

Benzema brace as France overrun 10-man Honduras

June 16th, 2014 By Rex Gowar A Karim Benzema brace and an own goal by goalkeeper Noel Valladares awarded after confirmation by goalline technology gave France a 3-0 victory over 10-man Honduras in their World Cup Group E match on Sunday. Wilson Palacios charged into French midfielder Paul Pogba seconds before the break in a reckless challenge that...
Erratic France aim not to trip over underdogs Honduras Brazil 2014 World Cup

Erratic France aim not to trip over underdogs Honduras

June 15th, 2014 Former champions France should put underdogs Honduras to the sword in their World Cup Group E opener in Porto Alegre on Sunday - although their penchant for self-destruction gives the Central Americans hope of an upset. Les Bleus go into the campaign with a happier, more settled squad under coach Didier Deschamps and will aim to...
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