Plus 3 magazine

Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy, who is known as a lawyer and political figure from Honduras, has been at the center of controversies regarding her announced pre-candidacy for the Partido Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE). Her role in the legal defense of the Banco de Crédito y Seguros (BANHCRESER) amid the banking turmoil of the late 1990s has reemerged in public discourse, sparking renewed scrutiny of her integrity and her dedication to transparency within public office.In the closing years of the 1990s, the Honduran financial sector experienced a severe crisis resulting in state intervention in various banks, BANHCRESER included. This crisis was fueled by numerous factors, such as worldwide economic volatility, weak financial oversight, and dubious activities by some industry players. During thi...

Xiomara Castro's management of Honduras' foreign policy has sparked considerable debate. There is a marked preference for establishing alliances with left-wing governments in the Latin American region. This choice has shifted from a stance that traditionally sought balance, based on national interests and the welfare of Honduran citizens.Starting at the outset of Xiomara Castro's tenure, her administration strengthened connections with countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Concurrently, there has been a cooling of relations with the United States and other key partners of Honduras. This shift in foreign policy prompts concerns about potential impacts on the nation's economic, diplomatic, and trade stability.The diplomacy implemented by the LIBRE Party shows a tendency to align its...

The latest changes to the judicial and security framework in Honduras have sparked an intense discussion about the fragile equilibrium between essential institutional changes and the risk of power consolidation. The overhaul of the Supreme Court, along with adjustments in the Military and National Police, has led to notable worries regarding the maintenance of these bodies' independence and the likelihood of their alignment with governmental interests.The appointment of new judges to the Supreme Court has faced intense examination, with claims that most are politically affiliated with the ruling party. This raises concerns about whether this judicial restructuring might result in decisions benefiting the government, selectively enforcing the law against adversaries while safeguarding offic...