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4 stories in Francisco Morazan · #corruption
Clear filtersEx-Libre Lawmaker Steered L3.6M in Aid to Political Allies
An investigation found that former Libre congressman Andrés Castro directed L3.6 million (about $145,000) in Sedesol social aid to a ghost patronato and beneficiaries linked to an internal Libre faction and allied businesses, with at least L1.5 million (about $60,000) in food vouchers unaccounted for.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Sep 9, 2026#corruption#sedesol-aid#libre-partyPrisons to Roll Out Electronic Wallets After Cash Theft
Honduras's National Penitentiary Institute will pilot electronic wallets in prisons to replace cash in inmate canteens, following an alleged embezzlement of 8 million lempiras (about $320,000) at Támara prison.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 5, 2026#prison-reform#corruption#electronic-walletsPrison Commissaries Charge Inmates Double for Basics
An El Heraldo investigation found that products sold in the Támara National Penitentiary commissaries cost significantly more than market prices—in some cases double—with sugar at L40 per pound versus L14 nationally, and the Conadeh has received 12 complaints from inmates about pricing.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 6, 2026#prison-conditions#tamara-penitentiary#corruptionVIP Taxi Drivers Suspect Official Behind Vehicle Seizures
VIP taxi and ride-hailing drivers in Honduras suspect that transport official Blas Ramos, the governor of Francisco Morazán, is orchestrating a crackdown that has seized about 40 vehicles since early June, leaving drivers unable to work and facing fines of L11,000–L14,000 (roughly $440–$560) plus six months of impound fees.
Criterio.hnRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 10, 2026#ride-hailing#uber#transport-regulation