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Clear filtersBird Flu H5N1 Found in Lempira Vultures
Honduras's agricultural authority confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in black vultures found dead in El Higuito, Lempira, and activated containment protocols; domestic poultry in the area remain healthy, but officials urged stronger biosecurity measures.
Woman Held at Hospital After Abandoning Newborn in Lempira
Police detained at a hospital the woman accused of giving birth and abandoning her newborn daughter in vegetation in Lempira; she will face aggravated child abandonment charges upon recovery, while the infant remains stable under medical observation.
Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Honduras Coast
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast of Honduras on Friday morning, centered 132 kilometers southwest of La Virtud in Lempira, with no reported damage or injuries on land.
Four Arrested With 135 Packages of Cocaine in Lempira
Special Cocaine Task Force (FESCCO) agents arrested four people carrying 135 packages of suspected cocaine in Lempira Department and secured judicial detention orders against them.