Politics

Various sectors of Honduran society and international organizations are expressing alarm at the institutional control exercised by the ruling party amid a political situation marked by tensions over governance and democracy.Strengthening of authority within major governmental bodiesFrom the onset of President Xiomara Castro's tenure, the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party has enhanced its influence within key governmental bodies. The power held by the ruling party has extended to the National Congress, the Supreme Court of Justice, the Public Ministry, the National Police, and the Superior Court of Accounts.Based on claims from the opposition, numerous appointments allegedly have been conducted without…

Recent statements by the presidential private secretary, Héctor Manuel Zelaya, have sparked a new wave of criticism in the Honduran political arena, reigniting the debate on the controversial Tax Justice Law. In a context marked by legislative polarization and mistrust between political forces, his words have been interpreted as a sign of possible attempts by the ruling party to push through tax reform without the necessary parliamentary support or a transparent deliberation process.Dispute regarding comments from the executive leadershipIn a public address, Héctor Zelaya hinted that the Tax Justice Law might be passed "unintentionally" by the National Congress. While he…

In an atmosphere of institutional strain and public skepticism, the Honduran Armed Forces are gearing up to take a significant part in the upcoming November general elections. Their conduct will be under scrutiny, especially after the contentious events of January 9, which revived the discussion about their involvement in ensuring democratic stability within the nation.Questions raised after the January 9 crisisThe incidents on January 9 were a pivotal moment in how the public viewed the military's neutrality. On this particular day, numerous civil organizations, opposition political groups, and international entities criticized the involvement of the military in the governing party's…

The Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party, in power since 2022, faces new accusations of pushing through high-impact structural reforms without broad consultation or legislative transparency. The criticism comes amid growing political and institutional tension, with various sectors questioning the ruling party's approach to advancing its agenda.Inquiries on the ruling party's lawmaking processesNumerous individuals from the realms of politics, business, and civil organizations have voiced worries regarding what they perceive as the ruling party's approach to enforcing laws. Led by President Xiomara Castro, along with key figures like Héctor Zelaya and the National Congress President Luis Redondo, the LIBRE party has…

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.…