Browse Honduras Daily Stories
Every published story, by topic, region, tag, and source — 1000 in the archive so far.
3 stories in Yoro · #indigenous-rights
Clear filtersMan Charged With Seizing Tolupán Land in Yoro
Omar Antonio Castro Palma was formally charged with illegally occupying about 6.6 manzanas (roughly 4.6 hectares or 11 acres) of Tolupán indigenous land in Victoria, Yoro, following a complaint filed in 2023 by the community; a preliminary hearing is set for February 3, 2027.
Ministerio Público (X)Read on XPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 20, 2026#indigenous-rights#tolupan#land-disputeHonduras Fails to Protect Indigenous Rights, Rights Body Finds
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights found that Honduras has failed to implement protective measures for indigenous Tolupán members of the MADJ (Broad Movement for Justice and Dignity) living in San Francisco Locomapa, Yoro, who remain at risk.
Criterio.hnRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 15, 2026#indigenous-rights#iachr#madjCourt Upholds Conviction of Retired Officer in Tolupán Land Dispute
A criminal court confirmed a three-and-a-half-year sentence against retired military officer Óscar Finlander Armijo Uclés for threats and property damage against a Tolupán family in San Francisco de Locomapa, though more than 35 related complaints filed since 2013 remain without prosecution and over ten people have been killed defending the territory.
Criterio.hnRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 21, 2026#indigenous-rights#tolupan-territory#impunity