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Clear filtersDocuments Show Officials Pushed to Open Flawed Papa Francisco Bridge
An investigation reveals that officials in Tegucigalpa's city administration under Jorge Aldana pushed to open one lane of the Papa Francisco Bridge on November 21, 2025, despite known structural cracks and incomplete work; the bridge was closed again in January 2026 after those defects worsened.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 26, 2026#papa-francisco-bridge#amdc#structural-defectsPapa Francisco Bridge Opened Despite Cracks, Report Finds
An investigation reveals that Tegucigalpa's Papa Francisco overpass, valued at 498 million lempiras (about $20 million), developed fissures under its own weight before opening in November 2025, with cracks widening rapidly after completion; the mayor has halted traffic pending forensic review.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 23, 2026#bridge-failure#structural-defects#papa-francisco-bridge