Browse Honduras Daily Stories
Every published story, by topic, region, tag, and source — 1000 in the archive so far.
4 stories in National · #organized-crime · Hch
Clear filtersHonduras Extradites Salvadoran Extortion Suspect
A Honduran court approved the extradition of 30-year-old Humberto Eliseo Sánchez Baca, known as "El Chevo," to El Salvador, where he faces charges of aggravated extortion, organized crime, and conspiracy to commit murder.
Judge Sets Ruling Date for Ex-Officials Accused of Graft
A judge scheduled June 9 for the ruling in the initial hearing against three former San Pedro Sula municipal officials, including the mayor's son-in-law, accused of money laundering, bribery, and fraud in a scheme that prosecutors say caused losses exceeding 45.5 million lempiras.
Judge to Rule June 9 on Son-in-Law of 'El Pollo' Contreras in Fraud Case
A judge scheduled a June 9 preliminary-hearing ruling on whether to send three former San Pedro Sula municipal officials — including the son-in-law of Mayor Roberto 'El Pollo' Contreras — to trial on charges of money laundering, influence peddling, and fraud tied to road contracts worth over 45.5 million lempiras (about $1.8 million) that prosecutors say were never lawfully executed.
Arrest Warrant Against Former President Hernández May Reactivate
Former President Juan Orlando Hernández's defense filed a motion to keep his case in the Supreme Court rather than transfer it to the specialized organized-crime court, with a scheduled appearance set for August 3 on fraud and money-laundering charges in the 'Pandora II' case.