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Hondurans march together against corruption

Anette Emanuelsson
Honduras This Week

No party colors were allowed at the anticorruption demonstration that the organizers defined as a march under the Honduran flag.

This Saturday February 10th, thousands of Hondurans marched through Tegucigalpa to show their commitment to the fight against corruption. Before the march, the organizing National Anticorruption Council (CNA) hoped for between 12,000 and 15,000 participants. More than 150 organizations participated, representing the Catholic and Evangelical churches, businessmen, peasants, students, indigenous groups and many others. By Anette Emanuelsson

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How free is the Honduran free press?

Alvaro Morales Molina and Alex Jones
Honduras This Week

Alex Jones/Honduras This Week
The Honduran newspapers' dependence on government advertisement can limit their independence.

The free press is constrained by an intangible "presence" of censorship, claims nationally renowned journalist Sandra Maribel Sanchez. "The major Honduran media companies are so dependant on private and government investment that they are not offering the objective criticism that they should be." Is it now up to the smaller, independent news broadcasters to tell the people of Honduras the truth about what goes on at the top? By Alvaro Morales Molina and Alex Jones

Open arms to Tegucigalpa's malnourished children

Sasha Arms
Honduras This Week

Louise Wallace/Honduras This Week
At the Brazos Abiertos nutrition recovery centre, malnourished children are given a nutritionally balanced diet.

According to the latest World Bank statistics, one in three children in Honduras is chronically malnourished. Furthermore, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua account for 96% of the chronically malnourished children in Central America. Prompted by the shocking statistics, Becky de Santos, wife of Vice President Elvin Santos, set up 'Fundacion Brazos Abiertos' - the 'Open Arms Foundation', with the bold objectives of making Tegucigalpa's malnourished children better and teaching communities about good nutrition. By Sasha Arms

Legal action to overtake fuel terminals presented

Alvaro Morales Molina
Honduras This Week

Rosa America Miranda, Procuradora General de la Republica (Legal Representative of the State), appeared this Wednesday in court to request that the Honduran oil company, DIPPSA, give up the use of its fuel terminals to the government. For this service DIPPSA will be paid a price according to what the government deem just. In DIPPSA's original contract there is a clause stating that, in the case of a national emergency, the government can demand the use of the fuel terminals. After defining fuel and its derivatives as items of first and basic need, the government are now taking legal action on this. By Alvaro Morales Molina

week review

EDITORIAL

Who’s conflict is it anyway?

In a move that has both baffled and frustrated the Honduran government, the Nicaraguan President, Daniel Ortega, has tried to use the Honduran armory as an excuse to hold on to his remaining thousand SAM-7 missiles. The US recently asked Nicaragua to destroy them in the fear that they could leak into the hands of terrorist organizations. The previous president, Bolaños, had agreed to this US demand, however had only managed to destroy half of the 2000 strong supply. Ortega, however, points out that he is not Bolaños, and does not have to continue with the former presidents plans. Full Editorial

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

Ambassador Charles Ford
U.S. Embassy
Tegucigalpa

On January 15th, Americans celebrated the birthday of the great civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Martin Luther King, Jr. with a national holiday. Across the United States, there were marches and commemorations highlighting the contribution made by Dr. King and furthering his famous dream of a better America. Full Article

Mexican billionaires in Honduras for business

Álvaro Morales Molina
Honduras This Week

The Bank Commission of Honduras, finally, after more than two years' wait, gave legal approval to the Mexican Banco Azteca to work in the country. Gustavo Alfaro, Director of the Commission, confirmed in a press conference that they had decided to allow the bank to operate in Honduras, and that following the necessary legal paperwork, it could begin operations by June this year. Full Article

BUSINESS WEEK IN REVIEW

Cuevas de Talgua: The caves of glowing skeletons and skulls

Patrick Ahern
Honduras This Week

Patrick Ahern/Honduras This Week
The entrance to the Talgua Caves in Olancho.

The Cuevas de Talgua national historical site is just one of many reasons to explore Olancho. Located just beyond Catacamas about 200 kilometers northeast of Tegucigalpa, the caves of Talgua were used as burial grounds by Pre-Hispanic Indigenous groups. By Patrick Ahern

Copan Update

According to Ministry of Tourism stats, Honduras in 2006 saw a 10% increase in tourists over 2005. In 2006 1.14 billion tourists visited Honduras with more than half staying an average of two nights. Tourists spent a total of $473 million in the country.Full Article

Leeward

St. Valentine's Day is the second busiest day of the year for restaurants, only Mother's Day gets more activity. As a professional chef I was constantly challenged to create special menus for lovers' day and over the years I have come to the conclusion that the simpler the better. For example, a five course, four wine culinary extravaganza may be impressive, but leaves little room for loving when you are stuffed and sleepy from the consumption of food and beverage. I suggest a light, three course dinner that tickles the taste buds and activates the senses.Full Article

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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 Calendar

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