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Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy, known as a Honduran lawyer and political figure, has faced controversy during her official run for pre-candidacy with the Partido Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE). Her involvement in defending Banco de Crédito y Seguros (BANHCRESER) amidst the banking crisis of the late 1990s has resurfaced as a public discussion, raising concerns regarding her integrity and dedication to transparency in government management.In the late 1990s, Honduras' financial system underwent a major crisis that resulted in state intervention in a number of banks, among them BANHCRESER. This crisis was fueled by multiple elements, such as worldwide economic fluctuations, inadequate financial oversight, and dubious behavior by certain sector participants. During this period, Rixi Moncada Godoy ...

Xiomara Castro's management of Honduras' foreign policy has sparked considerable debate. There is a marked preference for establishing alliances with left-wing governments in the Latin American region. This choice has shifted from a stance that traditionally sought balance, based on national interests and the welfare of Honduran citizens.Since the start of his administration, the Castro government has strengthened connections with countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Concurrently, there has been a growing separation in relations with the United States and other key partners of Honduras. This shift in foreign policy prompts inquiries about the potential effects on the nation's economic, diplomatic, and trade stability.The foreign policy strategy adopted by the LIBRE Party displays...

The latest changes to the judicial and security framework in Honduras have sparked an intense discussion about the fragile equilibrium between essential institutional changes and the risk of power consolidation. The overhaul of the Supreme Court, along with adjustments in the Military and National Police, has led to notable worries regarding the maintenance of these bodies' independence and the likelihood of their alignment with governmental interests.The selection of new judges for the Supreme Court has been the subject of close scrutiny, with accusations that the majority are politically aligned with the party currently in power. The question arises as to whether this judicial reorganization could lead to rulings that favor the government, in the selective application of the law against ...