Missions to Honduras

May 10-17, 2008 / Cia Azucarera Tres Valles M.E.D.I.C.O. (www.medico.org) of Georgetown, Texas will send a medical, optometric and dental team to sugar plantation Cia Azucarera Tres Valles (Francisco Morazan) from May 10-17, 2008. Contact: Brian Crowe, brian@medico.org Full Article By Marco Cáceres

Tiburcio Carias Andino (1876- 1969) has probably done more to influence today’s political scene in Honduras than anybody in the last one hundred twenty-five years. Tom Dodd, a professor of history in the School of Foreign
Service at Georgetown University has written the first biography of Carias in English. Full Article By Patrick Ahern

Operation New Life brings hope to patients,
family and hospital workers

In 2002, William Alfonzo, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Chris Shumac, a plastic surgeon and Jim Philips, all from Little Rock, Arkansas, arrived in Tegucigalpa for what was a simple construction trip. They were then invited to practice at Hospital Dime by its owner, John Arevelo. This is how
Operation New Life began. Full Article By Callum Oliver Reece

Problem # 15

Te Clever Prince

Traditions tell that in the Kingdom of Imagination, there are two regions called Sincerio and Falsio. As one can tell by their names, the characteristic of each region is the opposite attitude the inhabitants of each region have towards the truth. The people of Sincerio always
tell the truth and the people of Falsio always lie. A Prince from another kingdom who was lost in these strange lands knew very well about the rules of these two nations, but he wanted to know in which country he was. Full Article

Recent prison tragedies
due to overcrowding,
rivalries

In the space of a week, 27 people have been murdered in the overcrowded prisons of Honduras. On April 26, a riot broke out in a San Pedro Sula prison,
leaving nine men dead. Inmates used knifes and machetes in the brutal attacks. Then, on May 3rd, another 18 inmates were killed Honduras’ main prison, in the city of Tamara just outside the capital Tegucigalpa. Using knifes and machetes, the riot escalated as the prisoners fought back. Full Article By Laura Stray

ARTS

WOMEN IN THE ARTS - Mujeres en las Artes. One of the strongest artistic movements in Tegucigalpa. Mujeres en la Artes Leticia de Oyuela constantly sponsors workshops, exhibitions, conferences, art shows and community events in the city. For the complete schedule, log on to www.muaartes.org.hn or contact Veronica Romero at 222 3015. Full Article

AN ACTION WITH CLASS

Everyone knows God helps those who help themselves, but sometimes we don’t know where to begin. In at least three previous issues we asked that anyone who felt they had been, or were being victimized with a frivolous lawsuit to come forth. We feel there are many of you out there and if you all rally around one central flag you may indeed be redeemed both morally and financially. Full Article By Don Pearly

Recent events indicate Colombia’s insurgency weakens

James W. Bodden
Honduras This Week

For over half a decade, the asymmetric confrontation between Colombia’s armed forces and the country’s multiple irregular guerrilla outfits have constructed a complicated conflict machine, fuelled by rural social resentment and lack of economic integration, the lucrative narcotics trade, and the intransigence of the principal factions of this theatre of war, the narco-guerrillas, ultra-conservative paramilitaries, external regional security services, and the Colombian political and defence apparatus. Full Article By James W. Bodden

Controversy and corruption scandalize the Honduran Attorney General’s office

Courtesy of El Heraldo

As the Honduran “fiscales” hunger strike against the Honduran Attorney General’s office continues, a new face has emerged on the scene: well-known televangelist and preacher, Pastor Evelio Reyes, has joined the district attorneys who have now been striking for more than a month. Reyes leads one of Honduras’ largest and most visible evangelical churches, the Abundant Life Christian Church, in Tegucigalpa. The church broadcasts its sermons locally and in many other Latin American countries.Full Article By Álvaro Morales Molina

To die of hunger is the worst

Many years ago our father used to say, “There are subjects that should not be mentioned in front of Grandmother.” There were times when she went hungry as a child, a common, seasonal problem faced in the drought-prone southern region of Honduras; she and her sisters used to repeat the famous words of Homer that dying of hunger was the worst kind of death. Full Article

Taiwanese photo exhibit at the MIN:
Visual feast for the eyes

The Museo para la Identidad Nacional (MIN) is hosting an excellent photographic exhibit from Taiwan. Years ago, the first western name for Taiwan was “formosa,” used by Portuguese explorers who indeed were struck by the “hermosa” (beautiful) island. These photographs show that the explorers were correct about the beauty which has endured to this day. Full Article By Patrick Ahern

New tourism campaign launched: “Honduras, Everything is Here”

Archive/Honduras This week
Small villages like Yuscaran could benefit from the new tourism campaign.

As more people are traveling each year, Honduras has decided to launch a new campaign to try to entice tourists: “Honduras, todo esta aqui” (Honduras, everything is here.) They hope that this will mark a significant change in Honduran tourism throughout the next year. A country with so much to offer - lush beaches, rich culture, and warm and friendly population - Honduras Seems an ideal place to visit.Full Article By Laura Stray

Tony “The Tiger” Lopez

Courtesy Tony Lopez

Tony “The Tiger” Lopez is a three-time World Champion boxer who won World Titles in the Junior Lightweight, Lightweight and Junior Welterweight divisions of professional boxing. Tony compiled a pro record of 58 wins, 8 losses and 1 draw against some of the best boxers of his era. Tony beat the heavily favored Rocky Lockridge in what was named the “Fight of the Year” in 1987 for his first championship belt. Tony now does a lot of charity work in the Sacramento, California area where he now resides.Full Article By Roatan Bruce

At one time, the banana industry was king in Honduras

It would be hard to underestimate the impact that the banana exports has had on not just Honduras but the whole of Central America in the last century. The American food companies have left their mark in many different areas – political, economic, military, social, environmental and health. As we begin to reach the end of the first decade in the 21st century, it is clear that the Honduran economy is not so reliant on the banana industry as it has been in the past; new exports have emerged and taken over the banana industry as the country’s once most popular export.Full Article By Callum Oliver Reece