Honduras
Honduras Begins ‘Drastic Measures’ Against Gangs After Prison Massacre
“Our mission is to go after organized crime that operates inside prisons.”
41 Dead, Most Burned to Death, in Gang Attack in Honduras Women’s Prison
Over two dozen of the female victims were reportedly burned to death, while the remainder were shot or stabbed. The government says street gangs Barrio 18 and MS-13 are to blame.
Taiwan Is About to Lose Another Ally to China
Honduras is the latest country to pivot, leaving the self-ruled democracy with only 13 diplomatic allies.
Honduras Declares State of Emergency as MS-13 Holds Country Hostage
New rules promise to curb the nationwide extortion schemes run by the powerful street gangs, which are worth millions of dollars in the region.
The Cocaine Queen of Honduras Was Just Extradited to the US
Herlinda Bobadilla, alias “La Chinda,” and her sons allegedly ran a cocaine smuggling ring that helped move cocaine from South America to the U.S.
Tigers, Giraffes, and Drug Lord Mansions: Welcome to Honduras’ ‘Narco State’
For years, the Honduran government allegedly aided and abetted drug traffickers. And for a time, they both thrived.
The Cocaine Queen of Honduras Was Just Arrested After a Shootout Killed Her Son
The U.S. placed a $5 million bounty on the head of Herlinda Bobadilla and two of her sons just two weeks ago because of their alleged drug-trafficking organization.
The US Just Put a $5M Bounty on the Narco Queen of Honduras
Herlinda Bobadilla, also known as “La Chinda,” allegedly runs the Montes drug cartel with her two sons.
Honduran Ex-President Who Wanted to ‘Shove Drugs Up the Noses of Gringos’ Is Headed to New York
Juan Orlando Hernández may never return home if he’s convicted and sentenced for the crimes he’s accused of.
The Ex-President of Honduras Who Wanted to ‘Shove Drugs Up the Noses of Gringos’ Could Face Justice in the US
A Honduran judged authorized the extradition of former President Juan Orlando Hernández to the U.S.
Ex-Honduran Police Chief ‘El Tigre’ Arrested on Drug Smuggling Charges
The U.S. says Juan Carlos Bonilla protected cocaine shipments for the former president of Honduras and has asked for the extradition of both men.
Former Honduran President Just Got Arrested on Cocaine Trafficking Charges
Juan Orlando Hernández was taken into custody in the Honduran capital following an extradition request from the U.S. based on drug and weapons charges.