OAS mission verifies military presence on border

By BLANCA MORENO

TEGUCIGALPA -- Observers have determined that both Nicaragua and Honduras have an established military presence on their respective borders.

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Honduras number 107 in human development index

By SUYAPA CARIAS

TEGUCIGALPA -- Utilizing an analytical method that measures how countries are creating and using technology to improve the lives of their population, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently presented their world report on human development 2001. 

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New book on Honduras published

TEGUCIGALPA -- The Encyclopedia of Honduras has just been published by Oceano of Spain and is now available for purchase in Honduran bookstores. Superbly written in Spanish with full color maps, photos, special articles, history, and special themes, the new encyclopedia was presented to President Flores recently.

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Good control of diabetes key to having normal lifestyle

By LAURA FOX, MD

Diabetes is a disease affecting a growing number of Latin Americans, largely due to dietary changes and decreasing physical activity. In diabetes, there is too much of the sugar glucose in the blood, a problem known as hyperglycemia. This is commonly referred to as high blood sugar.

NOAA provides Central America life saving
satellite weather technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Weather forecasting in Central America is getting a boost from some environmental satellite high-resolution imagery and data as part of a $1 billion, U.S.-financed reconstruction and development effort. The effort followed in the wake of Hurricane Mitch, a 1998 killer storm that took 11,000 lives. The satellites are operated by NOAA. The data they provide will help to improve weather forecasts throughout the region. The improved forecasts will assist warning efforts to save lives and property at risk from severe weather. 

The ethics dilemma
Newspapers are a business, but a business unlike the local hardware store on Avenida Juan Pablo II or the Papa John’s Pizza. Newspapers are a business that should have a social conscience, a sense of social responsibility. Journalists, the message makers of the content for newspapers, should also have a social conscience, a set of principles and values -- in a word: ethics. Guest Editorial by STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON

Future of Mayas revealed at Int'l Congress of Copan
COPAN RUINAS -- Despite great cares in their exploratory tunneling, archaeologists still cause irreparable damage during their field digs. Until modern times, this has been an inevitable problem because these scientists do not have X-ray glasses to see through rock and dirt and know precisely where to send their tunnels. Second of two parts by C.F. AGURCIA

Shades of Maracana
Honduras stuns Brazil in Copa America
The Miracle of Manizales!
Honduras totally outplayed Brazil in the Copa America match Monday night to earn a 2-0 upset victory that sent the fans of Honduras into a wild frenzy at home. Now, the host Colombia team awaits the victors in the semi-final match-up in this beautiful city in the coffee growing region of Colombia. Full article by Stephen Flanagan Jackson

This column aims to bring to life Honduran history as reported by U.S. Diplomats assigned to Honduras during the last two centuries. 
This week's articles discuss the "La Ceiba Revolution" of 1892, one of many political battles that marked this unstable period in Honduran history.