Honduras Daily by Location

Pope Leo XIV named Spanish priest Patricio Larrosa, who has served as a missionary and educator in Honduras for 34 years, as bishop of the Danlí diocese in El Paraíso department, taking office July 25 with a focus on addressing migration, poverty, and strengthening religious vocations.

Denis Castro Bobadilla, a former chief of forensic medicine, has challenged the forensic findings in the case against a Danlí teacher and municipal councilman accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student, saying the investigation contains gaps that should have been resolved before the case was filed.

Henry Valladares, a teacher and municipal councilman in Danlí, faces accusations of sexually abusing a student and impregnating her.

Municipal councilman and teacher Henry Valladares was arrested in Danlí on July 13, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student; Danlí's mayor said authorities will determine whether suspension or reinstatement is warranted.

A 13-year-old girl reported being attacked by her teacher in Danlí after being called in to discuss her grades, with authorities investigating following a complaint filed by her family.

Thiago Vázquez, the 23-year-old son of Argentine coach Diego Vázquez, is training with newly promoted Estrella Roja de Danlí as a goalkeeper hoping to earn a spot for the Apertura tournament in Honduras's top division.

Honduras's state housing bank Banhprovi announced it has funds available for home loans of up to L1.2 million (about $48,000) at 4% annual interest over up to 30 years with no down payment, through branches in seven cities nationwide.

Seven members of Honduras's National Police died in a traffic accident on June 17 in El Rodeo, Comayagua, with six of the victims being mourned in Danlí on June 18 as authorities investigate the circumstances.

Honduras's Health Secretariat announced that hemodialysis services are now available in Danlí, providing chronic kidney disease patients in the El Paraíso department with local access to treatment.

Honduran child-protection prosecutors obtained a judicial detention order against a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a minor in Danlí.