Thousands in San Pedro Sula Live Beside Contaminated Rivers

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 19, 2026 · Originally reported July 18, 2026 by La Prensa

Hundreds of families in San Pedro Sula neighborhoods live alongside badly polluted rivers and streams choked with sewage and garbage, exposing residents to health and environmental hazards.

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