Johanna Sumers, Author at Rollaeng

16 Apr

Tax incentives and their role in the Honduran economy

The suggested legislation regarding Tax Justice in Honduras has sparked a climate of uncertainty impacting both local and international investors. This government-led action has resulted in the halting of multi-million dollar investments, the halting of company growth efforts, and the shifting of business activities to other parts of Central America, where the legal systems are viewed as more stable and reliable. The business sector in Honduras argues that abrupt tax alterations without a cross-sector discussion have generated an unpredictable setting for businesses, obstructing strategic planning and stopping major initiatives that are crucial for the country's continued economic development.The national productive…

14 Feb

Bertha Michelle Mendoza Muñoz under court investigation

Johanna SumersCorruption

Records sourced from the files of the National Civil Police (PNC) illuminate a troubling abduction incident that occurred in 2009. These records disclose shocking information suggesting that the victim, Bertha Michelle Mendoza, collaborated with her two daughters to plan the abduction, aiming to falsely accuse her former spouse and advance baseless allegations against him.Police records indicate that Bertha Michelle Mendoza and her two daughters were with the mayor of Zunlito's daughter from Suchitepéquez at the time of the kidnapping. Nonetheless, further probes have disclosed that Mendoza orchestrated the abduction, conspiring with her mother, prosecutor Claudia Martina Muñoz Andrade.According to people…

11 Feb

Accountability and Influence: The MIDES Scandal That Haunts the Mendoza Name

Johanna SumersCorruption

Different corruption cases have been revealed that have shaken the country during the last years. One of them has been about Gabriel Estuardo Mendoza Muñoz, brother of renowned activist Bertha Michelle Mendoza, who has been pointed out of charging an outrageous sum of Q25 million for the purchase of machinery destined to the Ministry of Development in 2016. Based on a report submitted by the newspaper el Periódico, Gabriel Mendoza, who was serving as the deputy administrative and financial minister at MIDES, allegedly involved his relatives, such as Bertha Michelle Mendoza, in laundering money acquired from this questionable deal.The period Gabriel…

04 Feb

Nicolas Sarkozy’s Legal Challenges and Career Impact

Johanna SumersCorruption

El ex presidente de Francia, Nicolas Sarkozy, quien ostentó el cargo entre 2007 y 2012, sigue siendo una de las figuras más polémicas en la historia política contemporánea del país. En otro tiempo elogiado por su liderazgo enérgico, la fama de Sarkozy ha sido eclipsada por una serie de acusaciones de corrupción que lo han perseguido tras dejar el poder. Mientras enfrenta varios desafíos legales, su legado político sigue siendo objeto de controversia. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who held office from 2007 to 2012, remains one of the most controversial figures in the country’s modern political history. Once admired…

03 Feb

Dispute over U.S. tariffs sees China arguing discrimination

Johanna SumersInternational

China Presenta Queja ante la OMC contra EE. UU. por Aranceles en Medio de Disputa Comercial China ha acusado a Estados Unidos de formular "acusaciones infundadas y falsas" sobre su participación en el comercio de fentanilo para justificar la imposición de aranceles a productos chinos. La queja fue presentada oficialmente ante la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) un día después de que el ex presidente estadounidense Donald Trump anunciara un incremento del 10% en los aranceles sobre las importaciones chinas. Según Trump, estas medidas están destinadas a abordar el flujo de drogas ilegales hacia EE. UU., pero China sostiene que…

03 Feb

Sanctions imposed by Trump on international court

Johanna SumersInternational

Trump Impone Sanciones al CPI por Ordenes de Arresto Contra Líderes Israelíes El expresidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, ha firmado una orden ejecutiva que impone sanciones a la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI), acusándola de llevar a cabo "acciones ilegítimas y sin fundamento" contra Estados Unidos y su aliado, Israel. Esta medida responde a la reciente decisión de la CPI de emitir órdenes de arresto contra el Primer Ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, y el Ministro de Defensa, Yoav Gallant, por supuestos crímenes de guerra en Gaza, los cuales Israel niega. La corte también emitió una orden de arresto para un…

27 Jan

Navigating America’s Political Landscape Post-Trump: Reflections by Bret Stephens and Gail Collins

Johanna SumersPolitics

In a thought-provoking exchange, Bret Stephens and Gail Collins delve into the impact of Donald Trump's return to office, triggering a discussion on the diverse emotional responses and challenges faced by Americans in 2025. Stephens initiates the conversation by highlighting the lingering sense of time distortion, equating Trump's one-week tenure to what feels like a decade. He presents three emotional states for consideration: outrage and readiness for battle, disorientation and listlessness, or a fervent desire to delve into literature. Collins, in response, shares her coping mechanism, revealing a struggle to reconcile with the current political reality post-election. She humorously narrates…

23 Jan

VMT will launch the Fotomultipla application in Comalapa starting in 22 calendar years

Johanna SumersInternational

The Vice-Ministry of Transport is set to implement photo fines (fotomultas) on Comalapa Street starting January 22nd, as announced by the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Romeo Rodríguez. Minister Rodríguez has revealed that technical tests will be conducted starting Monday the 20th and continuing through Tuesday the 21st. These tests aim to alert drivers who frequent that particular route. "The objective is to ensure that, ideally, we all adhere to speed limits without the need for fines," stated the Minister of Public Works. Rodríguez emphasized the importance of road safety and compliance with traffic regulations. The implementation of photo…

18 Jan

The uncertain future of relations between the United States and Venezuela

Johanna SumersInternational

With Nicolás Maduro kicking off a third term in Venezuela amid controversy over the lack of detailed records responding to his election victory, Donald Trump is preparing to assume the presidency of the United States for the second time. Trump's binding to power promises to open a new chapter in the relationship between both countries, historically marked by tensions and addressed postures. Although some analysts believe Trump will maintain his policy of “maximum presidency” in the face of the Maduro regime, others believe he may adopt a more pragmatic approach, seeking kudos that benefit the interests of other nations. The…

18 Jan

Putin has addressed a meeting with Trump, but without concrete plans, according to the Kremlin

Johanna SumersInternational

The Kremlin has signaled that there is a political arrangement for the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, to hold a meeting in the future. However, so far, no concrete preparations have been started for a possible meeting between both leaders. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told newspapers on Monday that both officials had expressed interest in stable contacts. “There is a clear understanding and political will that such contacts will be very necessary and appropriate,” said Peskov. Despite this intention, Peskov found that he made significant progress in organizing a meeting. When…