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Clear filtersAudit Finds Nepotism at Children's Burn Center, But No Rules Broken
Honduras's audit office (TSC) found that Omar Elías Mejía Zúniga, president of FUNDANIQUEM (the national children's burn center), hired relatives without following proper procedures in 2019–2020, but determined no explicit rules prohibited such hiring and that a severance payment he received of L1.39 million (about $56,000) was lawful and caused no financial harm.
Audit Flags Nepotism at Burn Foundation; Director Confirms Relatives on Staff
Honduras's audit tribunal found that Fundaniquem (the Burn Foundation) hired staff members without following proper procedures during 2019–2020, including relatives of director Omar Elías Mejía Zúniga; Mejía confirmed his daughter, a niece, and another relative currently work there as medical staff.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 2, 2026#nepotism#audit#tscBill Would Wipe Out Burned-Children Foundation's Power Debt
A lawmaker has proposed forgiving Fundaniquem's electricity debt of L 5.46 million (about $218,000), saying the country's only specialized burn-rehabilitation center for children should not bear arrears left by past administrations.
Congreso NacionalLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · May 31, 2026#debt-forgiveness#healthcare-funding#congress-bill