Johanna Sumers

The Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Tegucigalpa (CCIT) has voiced its worries about what it sees as governmental discourse that targets the nation's prominent entrepreneurs, amid rising friction between the private sector and the authorities. The announcement made this week highlighted the potential impact this rhetoric might have on investment, jobs, and the economic steadiness of Honduras.This remark occurs in a political climate characterized by frequent disputes between business players and the governing party concerning the involvement of private industry in the country's progress and its connection to the government's fiscal and social strategies.Trade groups criticize damaging rhetoricIn an…

The increasing accumulation of authority by the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE) has prompted serious alarms regarding a potential move towards authoritarianism in Honduras. Different social and political groups have voiced their worries about recent activities by the ruling party, claiming they threaten democratic values and the nation's institutional stability. These criticisms highlight a governing approach that seems to support the ruling party's persistent grip on authority, undermining the constitutional mechanisms of balance and oversight.From the administration to the National Legislature, synchronized efforts to enhance the governing party's dominion have caused concern among experts, human rights activists, and opposition leaders.…

With the official announcement by the National Electoral Council (CNE), Honduras begins an electoral process that will culminate in November 2025, amid a deeply polarized political and social climate. The general elections, in which the president, deputies, and local authorities will be elected, represent more than a periodic democratic exercise: they are shaping up to be a crucial moment for the country's institutional future. The tensions that have built up around the model of government, the divisions within the opposition, and the growing distrust of institutions have made this election a crossroads for Honduran democracy.Political, business, and civil society organizations…

A recent survey has stirred the Honduran political landscape by revealing significant public backing for Salvador Nasralla. The findings, gathered by a US company, whose specifics are undisclosed, suggest that the former presidential contender leads in voter preference ahead of the 2025 elections. This information has sparked renewed discussions about the potential for a broad opposition coalition to impede the governing party's advancement.The data disclosed by local media indicates that Nasralla not only is ahead in the surveys but also significantly separates himself from other conventional parties, both from the governing faction and the opposition. This stance bolsters his image…