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6 stories in Olancho · #catacamas
Clear filtersCatacamas Declares Emergency Over Dengue Outbreak
The municipality of Catacamas in Olancho has declared an emergency after accumulating over 400 dengue cases in more than 20 weeks, with the local hospital overwhelmed and unable to handle other medical emergencies.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 5, 2026#dengue-outbreak#catacamas#hospital-capacityWoman Found Slain in Unfinished House in Catacamas
A woman with multiple knife wounds was discovered dead in an unfinished house in the La Pista neighborhood of Catacamas, Olancho, on Saturday morning; police have not yet identified her or identified suspects.
Worker's Arm Freed From Tortilla Machine in Olancho
Firefighters in Catacamas, Olancho, rescued 22-year-old Meyling Griselda Baca Vallejo after her arm became trapped in an industrial tortilla-making machine; she was taken to a hospital for emergency care.
TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)Read in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 15, 2026#workplace-accident#industrial-machinery#bomberosMan Shot Dead in Catacamas
Rossell Cardona was killed by multiple gunshot wounds on the evening of July 8 in the Las Acacias boulevard area of Catacamas, Olancho; police are investigating the motive and identity of those responsible.
Man Arrested in Catacamas on Drug and Weapons Charges
Police arrested a man in Catacamas on suspicion of drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
Policía Nacional de HondurasRead on XPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 14, 2026#drug-trafficking#illegal-weapons#police-arrestCatacamas Hospital Restricts Services as Dengue Cases Surge
Hospital Santo Hermano Pedro in Catacamas declared an alert over a sustained rise in dengue cases and announced temporary limits on specialized outpatient care, with emergency and internal medicine units treating 10–15 dengue patients each.