Man charged in 2000 rape and murder of 5-year-old girl returned to Philadelphia from Honduras to stand trial

Listen to article • 0:00 min A longtime fugitive charged in the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in North Philadelphia more than two decades ago has been extradited to the city from Central America, authorities said Monday. Alexis Flores, 51, was …

Dominican Republic and Honduras agree to deepen bilateral cooperation

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader and Honduran President Nasry Asfura agreed to strengthen bilateral relations following two days of meetings during Asfura’s official visit to the Dominican Republic. At the National Palace, the leaders discussed …

Honduras interested in buying Dominican-made military aircraft and armored vehicles

Santo Domingo.- Honduras has expressed interest in purchasing military equipment assembled in the Dominican Republic to strengthen its security forces against organized crime and other regional threats. Honduran President Nasry Asfura made the announcement …

President of Honduras visits, wants help for Honduras 2029 Games

President Nasry Asfura Zablah was the special guest of President Luis Abinader on his visit to the Dominican Republic to strengthen relations over the weekend. On 30 August 2026, a bilateral agreement was signed at the Presidential Palace including …

Honduras evaluates acquiring Dulus aircraft and Furia armored vehicles

Santo Domingo.– The Government of Honduras is evaluating the acquisition of Dulus aircraft and armored tactical vehicles assembled in the Dominican Republic as part of its plans to expand the operational capabilities of its security and defense agencies. …

Students form chapter of international organization aiming to build schools in Honduras

A group of GW students with ties to Latin America and a passion for education formed a student organization that aims to expand access to education in Honduras. One Thousand Schools is an international nonprofit organization that seeks to expand access to …

U.S. Deportations of Mexicans to Guatemala and Honduras Draw Mexico’s Rejection

President of Honduras describes DR as a regional example in border security

Dajabón.– The President of the Republic of Honduras, Nasry Asfura Zablah, described the Dominican Republic this Saturday as an example in Central America and the Caribbean for the progress achieved in border security and military industry under the …

UK strengthens economic ties with Guatemala and Honduras

By Newsroom on 29 August 2026 GUATEMALA CITY — The British Embassy and Crown Agents Bank have convened financial sector leaders from Guatemala and Honduras to discuss strategies for enhancing trade, investment and economic growth. The executive breakfast …

He moved from Honduras to Minnesota for a better life, then died at 18. His mother remembers his lasting impact.

For the first time since her son’s death in St. Paul, a Honduran mother is sharing memories of the teen she says left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Lean Joe Coello Coello died June 9 from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, according to …