Northern Triangle of Central America

President Hernandez: Honduras is a hostile territory for drug traffickers

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Monday, February 15, 2021
HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Tegucigalpa, Continents, Americas, Geography of North America, Erick Martínez Ávila

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honduran Governmentsuccessfully struck another blow against criminals in their fight against drug trafficking.

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  • TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honduran Governmentsuccessfully struck another blow against criminals in their fight against drug trafficking.
  • In our Administration the fight against drug trafficking isa priority.
  • "Honduras is a hostile territory for drug trafficking; my commitment is that the country is a Nation of peace and tranquility" stated the President.
  • In the last seven years Honduras has shown a substantial decrease in the reduction of drug trafficking through its territory under the Hernndez Administration.

President of Honduras and his Cabinet relinquished their right for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as a prioritized group

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Tegucigalpa, Continents, Americas, Regions of North America, Politics of Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honduras President and members of his Cabinet announced that they have relinquished their right granted by Honduras laws which mandates that States officials, both elected and appointed, are a priority group in national vaccination programs.

Key Points: 
  • TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honduras President and members of his Cabinet announced that they have relinquished their right granted by Honduras laws which mandates that States officials, both elected and appointed, are a priority group in national vaccination programs.
  • This decision responds to Hernandezs administration policy of granting access to the most vulnerable groups to COVID-19, including the elderly with pre-existing diseases and to the front-liner workers.
  • This means that the Honduras President and all members of his cabinet will be vaccinated according to their age and health condition.
  • In the case of the officials of other State Powers, President Hernndez exhorted them in joining his decision.

President of Honduras welcome the Plan of President Joe Biden to Build Security and Prosperity in Partnership with the People of Central America

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Americas, Continents, Countries

"The forth coming of your presidency has brought hope to a world that has endured much pain, especially during the last year.

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  • "The forth coming of your presidency has brought hope to a world that has endured much pain, especially during the last year.
  • Hernndez told him that there is an urgent need to create opportunities in Honduras.
  • "As you state in your Plan, we have a strong and abiding friendship, we share long time history and values, we are bound together.
  • You can count with our sustained commitment and political will to do as much as we can to progress all the priorities for the well-being of our peoples.

Honduras Government optimistic with Biden administration

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Temporary protected status, Americas, Continents, Countries

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Honduras considered that the rise to power of President-Elect Joe Biden is an important opportunity to increase aid through the Alliance for Prosperity program, negotiate a new Temporary Protected Status(TPS), and maintain the fight against drug trafficking.

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  • TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Honduras considered that the rise to power of President-Elect Joe Biden is an important opportunity to increase aid through the Alliance for Prosperity program, negotiate a new Temporary Protected Status(TPS), and maintain the fight against drug trafficking.
  • "It is a new opportunity to strengthen the relations of cooperation and understanding that we have historically maintained with the United States.
  • The government official was optimistic with the announcements made by U.S. president-elect, especially on the immigration issue, and considered that this new administration opens a path of hope for beneficiaries of the TPS and the Dream Act, known as Tepesianos and Dreamers respectively.
  • Regarding the fight against drug trafficking, Rosales emphasized that "we must understand that this fight will continue, it is a commitment assumed by the Government of Honduras to confront this scourge with determination, and we count with the United States."

Dionisio Gutiérrez was selected among the 50 most admired businesspeople in Central America according to Estrategia y Negocios

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Guatemala, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Americas, Continents

Gutierrez is among the top ten most admired businessmen of the region.

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  • Gutierrez is among the top ten most admired businessmen of the region.
  • Dionisio Gutirrez, while presiding over the family corporation until 2010, has had a civic career in Guatemala of nearly 40 years.
  • Also, they pointed out that: "Gutirrez believes that in the post-covid world, companies will be more efficient, more humane and more exposed.
  • Finally, they stated: "Dionisio Gutirrez believes that citizen commitment is necessary to build better prepared countries, with better health, security, infrastructure and public policy systems."

A US State Department report certifies that Honduras reduced drug traffic by 83% in the last six years

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Monday, January 11, 2021
HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Tegucigalpa, Americas, Continents, Geography of North America

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports of the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs revealed that during the administration of President Juan Orlando Hernndez, drug traffic through Honduras was reduced by 83%.

Key Points: 
  • TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports of the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs revealed that during the administration of President Juan Orlando Hernndez, drug traffic through Honduras was reduced by 83%.
  • Suazo declared that in the face of this demonstration of political will from Honduras government, many other criminals chose to negotiate an agreement to reduce their sentences and appear "voluntarily".
  • "In order to reduce their sentences, they have chosen to make a series of unsubstantiated statements with no evidence other than their word" Suazo said.
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Dionisio Gutiérrez analyzes the situation in Guatemala and Central America at the FIL event in Madrid

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Regions of North America, Americas, Vargas, Northern Triangle of Central America, Latin America, Guatemala, Countries

GUATEMALA CITY, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a panel with writer and journalist lvaro Vargas Llosa and the director and president of Fundacin Libertad (Argentina), Gerardo Bongiovanni; Dionisio Gutirrez detailed the situation in Guatemala and discussed the challenges for Latin America in 2021.

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  • GUATEMALA CITY, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a panel with writer and journalist lvaro Vargas Llosa and the director and president of Fundacin Libertad (Argentina), Gerardo Bongiovanni; Dionisio Gutirrez detailed the situation in Guatemala and discussed the challenges for Latin America in 2021.
  • Our geographical position in the Northern Triangle has transformed it into the perfect bridge for drug trafficking and transnational crime and it has generated something we call 'the capture of the State'.
  • I think it is important to alert and denounce what is being experienced in Latin America.
  • What is happening in Chile with the Constituent Assembly, in a country that had an economic model, as well as a democracy that was a benchmark.

Honduras Próspera Announces Partnership For Innovative, Sustainable Infrastructure And Municipal Service Delivery For Roatán Project

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Americas, Regions of North America, Continents, Politics of Honduras, Water supply and sanitation in Honduras

ROATN, Honduras, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Honduras Prspera announced today that it has retained Jacobs, a preeminent international technical-services firm, to design and manage infrastructure development and municipal service delivery for its pioneering economic development project on the island of Roatn, starting with its first 58-acre site of Roatn Prspera.

Key Points: 
  • ROATN, Honduras, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Honduras Prspera announced today that it has retained Jacobs, a preeminent international technical-services firm, to design and manage infrastructure development and municipal service delivery for its pioneering economic development project on the island of Roatn, starting with its first 58-acre site of Roatn Prspera.
  • Through this partnership, Prspera hopes to bring innovative service delivery and management to where it's needed the most at a critical time.
  • Erick A. Brimen, CEO of Honduras Prspera LLC, said: "Partnering with Jacobs gives us the opportunity to provide all Prspera developments in Roatn with world-class municipal services.
  • Honduras Prspera LLC is the Promoter and Organizer of the next generation of a Special Economic Zone in Honduras.

Honduras Próspera Announces Partnership For Innovative, Sustainable Infrastructure And Municipal Service Delivery For Roatán Project

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Americas, Regions of North America, Continents, Politics of Honduras, Water supply and sanitation in Honduras

ROATN, Honduras, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Honduras Prspera announced today that it has retained Jacobs, a preeminent international technical-services firm, to design and manage infrastructure development and municipal service delivery for its pioneering economic development project on the island of Roatn, starting with its first 58-acre site of Roatn Prspera.

Key Points: 
  • ROATN, Honduras, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Honduras Prspera announced today that it has retained Jacobs, a preeminent international technical-services firm, to design and manage infrastructure development and municipal service delivery for its pioneering economic development project on the island of Roatn, starting with its first 58-acre site of Roatn Prspera.
  • Through this partnership, Prspera hopes to bring innovative service delivery and management to where it's needed the most at a critical time.
  • Erick A. Brimen, CEO of Honduras Prspera LLC, said: "Partnering with Jacobs gives us the opportunity to provide all Prspera developments in Roatn with world-class municipal services.
  • Honduras Prspera LLC is the Promoter and Organizer of the next generation of a Special Economic Zone in Honduras.

Honduras announces reconstruction and recovery plan after major natural disaster amid the pandemic

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Friday, November 20, 2020
HONDURAS, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Aid, Americas, Global politics, Continents

During the virtual conference, Hernndez outlined the roadmap to be followed and the urgent need for resources to complement humanitarian aid and undertake the reconstruction of the affected areas.

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  • During the virtual conference, Hernndez outlined the roadmap to be followed and the urgent need for resources to complement humanitarian aid and undertake the reconstruction of the affected areas.
  • "I feel there is a strong will at the multilateral credit organizations and the G-16 group in assisting Honduras" President Hernandez said.
  • Honduras action plan for the recovery consists of 3 stages: an immediate response to take care of the basic need of the affected population, the rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure and last, the plan will focus on the reconstruction of Honduras.
  • "Our goal is to attend the basic needs of about 60,000 to 70,000 families who practically lost everything.