/tags/honduras Honduras en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 02:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2017-11-06/thousands-of-hondurans-waiting-for-word-on-special-permission-to-stay-in-u-s Nicaraguans who have been covered under the same temporary status have been told they have just over a year to leave the country. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 02:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2017-11-06/thousands-of-hondurans-waiting-for-word-on-special-permission-to-stay-in-u-s Leila Fadel /npr-news/2013-07-05/in-honduran-crimes-police-are-seen-as-part-of-the-problem Honduras is the murder capital of the world, according to U.N. figures. Its police and military remain weak despite U.S. assistance earmarked for improving law enforcement. Critics say the security forces are involved in widespread corruption and violence. Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:35:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-05/in-honduran-crimes-police-are-seen-as-part-of-the-problem Carrie Kahn /npr-news/npr-news/2013-06-12/honduras-claims-unwanted-title-of-worlds-murder-capital When visiting San Pedro Sula, the bloodiest town in Honduras, it's advisable to arrive early in the morning, when the drug gangs are still asleep. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:26:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2013-06-12/honduras-claims-unwanted-title-of-worlds-murder-capital Carrie Kahn /npr-news/2013-03-29/in-honduras-fighting-hiv-aids-through-music-and-theater The Afro-Caribbean people known as the Garifuna have a rich tradition of music, dance and storytelling much like their forebears. They also have another parallel to Africa: a severe HIV and AIDS epidemic. The Garifuna are using their culture as a weapon to fight the spread of the virus. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-29/in-honduras-fighting-hiv-aids-through-music-and-theater Jens Erik Gould /npr-news/2012-02-21/honduras-says-deadly-prison-fire-started-by-cigarette Government officials said the fire, which killed 359, was accidentally set when an inmate fell asleep with a lit cigarette. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:22:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-21/honduras-says-deadly-prison-fire-started-by-cigarette Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-02-16/honduras-prison-fire-most-in-comayagua-jail-had-not-been-convicted The fire killed at least 356 people and now human rights groups are calling for Honduras to reform its prison system. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:22:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-16/honduras-prison-fire-most-in-comayagua-jail-had-not-been-convicted Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-02-15/prison-fire-kills-hundreds-in-honduras Officials described a hellish scene in which many of the prisoners burned to death or suffocated in their cells. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:25:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-15/prison-fire-kills-hundreds-in-honduras Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-02-12/who-rules-in-honduras-coups-legacy-of-violence The country is a major stop for drug traffickers and corruption is rampant. Many experts say things got markedly worse after democratically elected President Manuel Zelaya was ousted by the military in 2009. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:19:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-12/who-rules-in-honduras-coups-legacy-of-violence Annie Murphy /npr-news/2012-02-11/in-honduras-police-accused-of-corruption-killings The Central American nation is the most violent country in the world, according to the United Nations. A mix of drug trafficking, political instability and history adds up to a murder rate that is now four times that of Mexico. Contributing to the volatility are the police themselves. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-11/in-honduras-police-accused-of-corruption-killings Annie Murphy