Honduran Man Missing in Russia Since July; Family Says He Was Recruited for War

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 27, 2026 · Originally reported September 26, 2026 by Radio HRN

Wilfredo Lemuel Medina Zelaya, 36, traveled to Russia in late April for work to pay for his sick daughter's medical care but has been missing since July 10; his family says he was recruited into the war and is appealing to Honduras's Foreign Ministry for help finding him.

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Also reported by: Once Noticias

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