Culture Minister Apologizes for Swapping Plaque on Community Center

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 8, 2026 · Originally reported June 7, 2026 by El Heraldo

Culture Minister Yasser Handal drew criticism after replacing the commemorative plaque on a community center that opened under the previous government, renaming it and adding his name and President Asfura's; he apologized and said the plaque would be removed.

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