Honduras

Helicopter crash kills Honduran president’s sister, 5 others

Hilda Hernandez, sister of President Juan Orlando Hernandez, and five other people are killed in a helicopter crash on a mountain near the Honduran capital.

Honduras accuse Aussies of drone 'espionage'

Honduras accuse Australia of using a drone for "espionage" giving an extra edge to their winner-takes-all playoff to reach next year's World Cup.

Four killed, dozens injured in stampede at Honduran soccer match

At least four people die and dozens are injured in a stampede when hundreds of fans try to break past barricades to get into a national soccer final match in the Honduran capital.

Honduras to make archaeological dig for mysterious 'White City'

Honduras says it is starting a major archaeological dig for a mysterious, ancient "White City" supposedly hidden in a jungle in its northeast that explorers and legends have spoken of for centuries.

Honduras footballer shot dead

Honduran international footballer Arnold Peralta is shot dead while on holiday in his hometown.

Honduras Syrians ‘had stolen passports’

Police in Honduras have arrested five Syrians who were travelling on stolen Greek passports and reportedly intended to enter the US by land.

Environmental activists killing rise

Killings of environmental activists have risen by 20% in the last year, according to campaign group Global Witness.

December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017

Helicopter crash kills Honduran president’s sister, 5 others

Hilda Hernandez, sister of President Juan Orlando Hernandez, and five other people are killed in a helicopter crash on a mountain near the Honduran capital.

November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017

Honduras accuse Aussies of drone 'espionage'

Honduras accuse Australia of using a drone for "espionage" giving an extra edge to their winner-takes-all playoff to reach next year's World Cup.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

Four killed, dozens injured in stampede at Honduran soccer match

At least four people die and dozens are injured in a stampede when hundreds of fans try to break past barricades to get into a national soccer final match in the Honduran capital.

January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016

Honduras to make archaeological dig for mysterious 'White City'

Honduras says it is starting a major archaeological dig for a mysterious, ancient "White City" supposedly hidden in a jungle in its northeast that explorers and legends have spoken of for centuries.

December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015

Honduras footballer shot dead

Honduran international footballer Arnold Peralta is shot dead while on holiday in his hometown.

November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015

Honduras Syrians ‘had stolen passports’

Police in Honduras have arrested five Syrians who were travelling on stolen Greek passports and reportedly intended to enter the US by land.

April 20, 2015
April 20, 2015

Environmental activists killing rise

Killings of environmental activists have risen by 20% in the last year, according to campaign group Global Witness.

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