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Ineffective justice
There have been many complaints in the press about the Supreme Court of
Justice due to its inefficiency and alleged corruption. Even after
friendly countries have made great efforts to fix the system, these
efforts have not had the desired effect because there has not been the
necessary continuity to them. An honest work ethic that can guarantee the
good name of the Court and the country has not been created. Simply put,
many people in high and low places at the Court are not the best suited
for such honorable and dignified posts. Full
Editorial in Opinions & Editorials
The strange Honduran conception of rights
The mayor of Tegucigalpa is the latest person holding that office to be
pressured by business owners to enforce the law and clean the sidewalk
vendors off the Peatonal. Ever since Hurricane Mitch, the number of people
selling products on the pedestrian mall has grown until a simple stroll from
the Parque Central to the post office, normally a distance that can be
easily covered in five minutes, often began to require 15. Now the vendors
are protesting, claiming their rights are being violated. It reminds me once
again that many Hondurans have a strange conception of rights, not to
mention of law enforcement. Full
Perspective in Opinions & Editorial by Erling Duus Christensen
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Guatemala: from
bad to worse
U.N. commission warns of a "sharp,
quantitative deterioration" in human rights
 GUATEMALA CITY -- In the "Land of Eternal Spring," every
feeble step forward is generally followed by two breakneck paces backward.
This is especially true of human rights. It came as no surprise when,
released to coincide with the transfer of power from Alvaro Arzu to
Alfonso Portillo on Jan. 14, the report by Minugua, the U.N.'s monitor in
Guatemala, returned yet another damning indictment of the nation's
societal health. Full article by W. E. GUTMAN
in Central America
U.S., Canada
pledge cooperation on shared ecosystem
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Urging communities in the transboundary Georgia
Basin/Puget Sound area to "preserve and enhance the environmental
quality and sustainability of their region," U.S. and Canadian
officials issued a Joint Statement of Cooperation that outlines their
"shared responsibility" for "protecting this special
place." Full
article in Central America
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Divided, National Congress begins third term
 TEGUCIGALPA -- Following age-old practices, the National Congress began
its third term in the Flores administration with the imposition of the new legislative directorate. The only explanation
that Congressional President Rafael Pineda Ponce could give reporters for it
was that Honduras is still an unjust society. Full article
by BLANCA MORENO
in National
Eagles down Lions 6-5 in penalty shootout
Motagua outscored Olimpia 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win its third
championship in four years and the first soccer championship of the new
century. Full article in National
Movie star to build hotel on Guanaja
New arrest warrant issued for Martell
Glue used for sniffing to be taken off streets
National Gym and 23 houses to be demolished
Indemnization costs will come to Lps.30 million.
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New
Indian-run NGO appears in the Mosquitia
 In
the Department of Gracias a Dios, also known as the Mosquitia, 91 percent of
the inhabitants speak a native language such as Miskito, Tawahka, Pech or
Garifuna. Edgardo Benitez, the Tawahka Executive Director of CIDCA, believes
it is time that indigenous peoples are co-executors of development projects
in their area. Full
article by WENDY GRIFFIN
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Most guancascos celebrated in
western, central Honduras
The Moors and Christians dance is
performed during
the traditional guancasco held in Ojojona.
 Honduras' ceremony of peace between two villages, the guancasco,
is an elaborate presentation including Honduran folk dances.
These organized ceremonies are mainly held in Lenca villages or
in towns that used to be Lencan. They are always performed as
part of the fair for the patron saint of the town. Some
villages, like Chinacla, La Paz, participate in guancascos
with many towns. Full article By WENDY GRIFFIN
(First of four parts) in Cultural
New Murillo-Selva play written for
children
Written and directed by renowned Honduran playwright Rafael
Murillo Selva, "Antes del Huracan o La Historia de Una
Ceiba" (Before the Hurricane or the Story of a Silkwood)
featuring a cast of children between the ages of 9 and 12 will
open next month in La Hacienda's Restaurants' Convention Center.
Full article by MARIA FIALLOS in Cultural
Panecillos Juanita:
a tasty Teguz tradition
The rolls are prepared and then
warmed on this wood stove. (Photo by Rosibel Pacheco de
Gutierrez.)
It is very early in the morning and already the locale is
bustling with activity. The refried beans are prepared, well
condimented, above all with a touch of chile or hot
pepper. This is spread on delicious hot buns, and if you like,
you can add sour cream or grated cheese. Full
article by ROSIBEL PACHECO DE GUTIERREZ in Cultural
Planeta Sipango brings high-tech
entertainment to Tegucigalpa
The bowling alley has 24 lanes with the latest in computerized
technology. (Photo by Melanie Wetzel.)
TEGUCIGALPA -- The newest entertainment complex in the
capital city opened Dec. 8 with a resounding crash of bowling
pins. Planeta Sipango brings a wide variety of fun activities to
fill the entertainment void in the capital city. Full
article by MELANIE WETZEL in Cultural
JUNGLE TAILS
The Guatusa
The Central American agouti, also known as an Indian rabbit or guatusa,
is a medium-sized, tailless, brown mammal. It looks somewhat like an
oversized rabbit with short ears. Full Jungle tail in Cultural by SARA MORRIS SWETCHARNIK
The
Maya Calendar
A
guide to the best in Honduran culture
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WOMEN ART EXHIBIT -- JANUARY -- The Mujeres en las Artes (MUA)
association is celebrating the Honduran Woman's Day with an exhibit of
art titled Leyendo, una Historia de Mujeres at the Honduran
Institute of Interamerican Culture (IHCI) on Calle Real, Comayaguela.
More information at 221-0697, e-mail: <muaartes@sdnhon.org.hn>.
Full Calendar in Cultural
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Teachers
Wanted
The Cordell Hull Foundation, a non-profit, educational
organization, is recruiting bilingual teachers from Honduras to teach
sciences, mathematics, and Spanish in the New York City area school
district. Applicants must have a university degree in education, have
three years of teaching experience at the elementary and/or secondary
level, and fluency in English. Others NEED NOT APPLY. For more
information please contact:
Vilma Cabrera Calhoun
Honorary Consul of Honduras in Baton Rouge
jvcalhoun@aol.com
cabreracalhoun@hotmail.com
Property For Sale, Copan Ruinas
2 acres, elect, water, tel, forested, spectacular view, exc neighbors, street access, US owner, all papers
Fax 651-4623 casadecafe@mayanet.hn
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