Education Minister Denies Extortion Over Parade Absences

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 1, 2026 · Originally reported August 31, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Honduras's education minister rejected allegations that district officials are demanding money, food, or other resources from private schools that opt out of Independence Day parades, and announced an investigation into the complaints.

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