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Honduras

Honduras makes up Central America's so-called "triangle of death," along with Guatemala and El Salvador, thanks to the violent gangs who control the flow of drugs moving from South America to the US.

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Shift Ranking of November 12: Countries that suffer most from extreme weather events

1. Honduras / 2. Myanmar / 3. Haiti / 4. Nicaragua / 5. Bangladesh / Source: Germanwatch KRI
November 12, 2013
Members of the "Calle 18" street gang attend a news conference at the prison in San Pedro Sula May 28, 2013. Two of the most violent gangs in Honduras announced a truce on Tuesday under a church-brokered drive to stem a tide of violence that has turned Honduras into the world's most murderous country. Masked members of the "Calle 18" and "Mara Salvatrucha" gangs made separate announcements from within San Pedro Sula prison in northern Honduras, which houses the country's most violent criminals. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera (HONDURAS - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW) // eingestellt von se

Rival gangs declare truce

Two of the most violent street gangs in Honduras have declared a church-brokered truce, similar to one struck in neighboring El Salvador last year. The truce has offered peace in the world's most murderous country.
May 29, 2013
The people of Garifuna protest expulsion from their land

Who owns the forest in Honduras?

Despite measures to protect precious forest land, Honduras’ natural treasure is under threat.
December 4, 2012
Family members stand outside the prison after a fire killed more than 350 inmates in Comayagua

Honduras morgue raid

Scores of relatives of the 359 prisoners killed when a fire tore through a Honduran prison have stormed a morgue in a desperate search for the remains of their loved ones.
February 21, 2012
Relatives of inmates cry as they seek information from the authorities outside Apodaca prison facility

Murderous Mexican prison clash

Over 40 people have been killed in a violent prison fight in northeastern Mexico, authorities said overnight Sunday. It's been alleged the clash may have been a diversion whilst some inmates escaped.
February 20, 2012
Family members stand outside the prison after a fire killed more than 350 inmates in Comayagua

Probe into Honduras jail fire

Honduran officials have begun the investigation into a fire which swept through an overcrowded prison on Tuesday killing more than 350 people. Prison authorities have been blamed for reacting too slowly to the disaster.
February 16, 2012
Firemen work at prison in the town of Comayagua

Prison fire in Honduras

Hundreds of prisoners have perished in a prison fire in the Central American nation of Honduras. The exact cause of the blaze remains unknown.
February 15, 2012
A surgical glove lies on a puddle of bloodied water

Southern expansion

Mexican drug cartels look to exploit social problems in Central America to expand operations.
May 9, 2011
Mayra Linares, with her mouth covered and holding a mock television screen, marches to protest against a new media law which the opposition believes will threaten press freedom, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004.

Press freedom

Rights groups increasingly concerned about media suppression in several Latin American countries.
November 3, 2010
David Villa scores his second goal against Honduras in Group H of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Lethal weapon

Bert van Marwijk knows that David Villa is the man who can wreck Dutch World Cup winning dreams.
July 7, 2010
Spain's Xavi Hernandez heads the ball in the match against Chile

Group stage complete

Spain, Chile, Brazil and Portugal book the last places in the World Cup's round of 16.
June 25, 2010
Sergio Ramos in flight

Spain on edge

Spain need to battle not only Chile to make the last 16 but an nagging lack of self-belief.
June 25, 2010
David Villa strikes his second goal for Spain.

Three welcome points

Spain grabs a much needed win against Honduras, on the back of star striker David Villa.
June 21, 2010
Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan lines up his shot on goal

World Cup action

South Africa go down to Uruguay 3-0. Earlier, Switzerland beat Spain and Chile beat Honduras.
June 16, 2010
South Korean player Kim Chi-woo (L) fights for the ball with North Korean player Jong Tae-se (R) during their 2010 World Cup Qualifier South Korea vs North Korea soccer match at Sangam World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, 22 June 2008.

Happy to be here

Not everyone arrives at the World Cup expecting to win it. Some teams are just happy to take part.
June 15, 2010
Spain's Xavi, Fernando Torres and David Villa celebrate

FIFA World Cup Group H

Spain is aiming for the title, but must walk before it can run in a tough Group H.
May 25, 2010

Old dam, new energy

In Honduras, an old dam has been upgraded to produce clean electricity to a host of villages.
February 19, 2010
Honduran workers work on a hydroelectric project

Honduras videobox

January 19, 2010
Porfiro Lobo on the campaign trail in Honduras

Honduras votes

Honduras goes to the polls on Sunday, five months since a military coup ousted the president.
November 28, 2009
Supporters of Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya clash with Honduran soldiers near the Nicaragua border in Paraiso, Honduras

EU-Brazil summit

The EU and Brazil meet Tuesday to try and find a solution to the Honduras crisis.
October 6, 2009
A photo of Prof. Dr. Guenther Maihold.

Interview Guenther Maihold

In an interview with Deutsche Welle Guenther Maihold discusses the return of President Zelaya.
September 23, 2009
Zelaya supporters chant outside UN in Honduras

Honduran crisis

The EU has added its voice to the chorus of those calling for a political solution in Honduras.
September 22, 2009
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

EU foreign policy

European foreign ministers meeting in Brussels discuss Afghanistan and South Caucasus.
September 15, 2009
Supporters of Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya protest in front of the Supreme Justice Court in Tegucigalpa.

Sanctions for Honduras

The EU ramps up pressure on Honduras to end the crisis following June's presidential coup
September 15, 2009
Supporters of Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya protest in Catacamas, Honduras

Honduras in crisis

The European Commission has suspended aid to Honduras after efforts to resolve a crisis failed.
July 20, 2009
A woman with a Honduran flag walks past a line of soldiers in downtown Tegucigalpa.

Police in Honduras fire on protesters

Reports say at least two protesters have been killed and several wounded in clashes in Honduras.
July 6, 2009
Supporters of the ousted president gather near the presidential residence in Tegucigalpa

Military coup

As pressure rises for Honduras to reinstate president, EU countries recall their ambassadors.
July 2, 2009