Infant Dies After Folk Remedy in Choluteca

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 2, 2026 · Originally reported July 1, 2026 by Radio HRN

A 4-month-old boy in Choluteca died of severe dehydration after relatives gave him magnesia laxative and rubbed him with aguardiente as a folk remedy, prompting prosecutors to investigate possible negligence.

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