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☆ Ex-Honduras president worked hand in hand with violent traffickers to transport 'massive amounts of cocaine' into the US: prosecutor
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | Noah Hurowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementFormer Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández worked "hand in hand" with violent drug traffickers to send massive loads of cocaine into the United States, a federal prosecutor said on Wednesday in his opening statements at the high-profile New York trial of the fallen political leader. As the trial on drug and weapons charges kicked off, Hernández sat in the courtroom wearing a black suit. AdvertisementHernández's defense attorney, Renato Stabile, told the jury in his opening statements that Hernández "does not sit down with drug traffickers." Advertisement"There's gonna be a lot of talk at this trial, but not a lot of concrete evidence," Stabile continued. Speaking in Spanish through an interpreter, Josè Sànchez told jurors of 2013 meetings between Hernández and convicted drug trafficker Geovanny Fuentes Ramirez at the office of the company where Sànchez worked.

Persons: Juan Orlando Hernández, David Robles, Hernández, Joaquín, Moises Castillo, Robles, Renato Stabile, Stabile, they've, San Pedro Sula, Josè Sànchez, Geovanny Fuentes Ramirez, Sànchez, Mr, they're Organizations: Prosecutors, Former Honduran, AP Locations: Honduran, United States, Manhattan, Honduras, America, Mexican, San Pedro

☆ Several Hundred Honduran Migrants Prepare to Travel North - Local Media
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Several hundred migrants have gathered at a bus terminal in northern Honduras in preparation to head towards the United States, local television reported on Friday, seeking to flee poverty and a lack of jobs in the Central American nation. Hoy Mismo news channel estimated that about 300 people had gathered at the Gran Terminal bus station in the northern city of San Pedro Sula, largely young people and families holding children. The caravan, expected to leave on Saturday, would mark the first such group of Honduran migrants traveling north during the administration of leftist President Xiomara Castro, who took office at the start of 2022. The government of Honduras estimates that about 64% of the country's 10 million inhabitants live in poverty. The Honduras migration and security ministries did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Hoy, San Pedro Sula, Xiomara Castro, Wilfredo Bonilla, Gustavo Palencia, Sarah Morland, Edmund Klamann Organizations: Central, Gran Locations: TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, United States, Central American, San Pedro

☆ Historic Mexico Church Becomes Capital's Largest Shelter for Weary Migrants
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Dec. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

By David Alire GarciaMEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A historic Mexico City church has morphed into the capital's largest migrant shelter, with hundreds of sleeping mats stacked high inside and a growing tent city clustered around it where many await news before resuming their risky trek north. The church is a way station for migrants as most wait for unpredictable appointments with U.S. border agents through a mobile phone app. DHS did not share overall wait times and it is unclear if they have lengthened or shortened since then. Arriving at the church earlier this week, 30-year-old Venezuelan migrant Alejandro Urbina explained near his tent that he logs onto the app every day. Reverend Benito Torres, the church's pastor, explained that the Christian imperative to help the most vulnerable is what motivates him.

Persons: David Alire Garcia, Eva Alvarez, Dominick, Alejandro Urbina, Trixy, Benito Torres, Dave Graham, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY, Catholic, U.S . Department of Homeland Security, DHS Locations: Mexico City, America, United States, Honduran, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, U.S, Belgian, Colombia, Panama, New York, Mexican

☆ Honduras seizes nearly half ton of fentanyl in first opioid bust
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Gustavo Palencia | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

TEGUCIGALPA, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Honduran police discovered nearly half a metric ton of the synthetic drug fentanyl hidden in a shipping container, officials said on Wednesday, in the first such seizure of the opioid in the Central American country. Honduras has for years been a transit point for cocaine trafficked from South American nations including Colombia and Bolivia en route to the United States, but its role in the fentanyl trade is poorly understood. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is estimated to be 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The United States has an opioid epidemic where the CDC recorded 75% of nearly 107,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021 involved an opioid. Reporting by Gustavo Palencia; Writing by David Alire Garcia; editing by Grant McCoolOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Gustavo Sanchez, Sanchez, Juan Orlando Hernandez, Gustavo Palencia, David Alire Garcia, Grant McCool Organizations: Central American, . Security, Cortes, Twitter, Police, U.S . Centers for Disease Control, United, Thomson Locations: TEGUCIGALPA, Honduran, Britain, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Atlantic, Central America, Colombia, Bolivia, United States

☆ Honduras Seizes Nearly Half Ton of Fentanyl in First Opioid Bust
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Nov. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Gustavo PalenciaTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduran police discovered nearly half a metric ton of the synthetic drug fentanyl hidden in a shipping container, officials said on Wednesday, in the first such seizure of the opioid in the Central American country. Police are investigating whether Honduras was the ship's final destination, or if it was only meant to be a stop on its way elsewhere, according to officials. Honduras has for years been a transit point for cocaine trafficked from South American nations including Colombia and Bolivia en route to the United States, but its role in the fentanyl trade is poorly understood. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is estimated to be 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. The United States has an opioid epidemic where the CDC recorded 75% of nearly 107,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021 involved an opioid.

Persons: Gustavo Palencia, Gustavo Sanchez, Sanchez, Juan Orlando Hernandez, David Alire Garcia, Grant McCool Organizations: Gustavo Palencia TEGUCIGALPA, Central American, . Security, Cortes, Twitter, Police, U.S . Centers for Disease Control, United Locations: Honduran, Britain, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Atlantic, Central America, Colombia, Bolivia, United States

☆ Indian winemaker Sula not losing sleep over foreign rivals - CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Biplob Kumar Das | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BENGALURU, Sept 15 (Reuters) - India's largest winemaker, Sula Vineyards (SULA.NS), is expanding its production capacity and counting on a pricing sweet spot to fend off foreign rivals in its home turf. Last year, the Indian government slashed import duties for some Australian winemakers as part of a foreign trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations. But among all the Indian wine companies, Sula has the least to fear," Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Samant told Reuters. He is counting on Sula's pricing strategy to thwart rivals. Wine consumers are getting "turned on" by the 800 rupee-plus category, he said, adding that the rise in demand for premium wines was largely limited to India's big cities.

Persons: Rajeev Samant, Samant, Grover Zampa, Biplob Kumar Das, Dhanya Skariachan, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Reuters, Grover, Diageo, Spirits, Heineken, United Breweries, Thomson Locations: BENGALURU, Sula, India, Mumbai, Bengaluru

☆ Curfews imposed after more than 20 killed in north Honduras
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

TEGUCIGALPA, June 25 (Reuters) - The Honduran government announced curfews on Sunday in two northern cities after more than 20 people were killed overnight in separate attacks amid escalating violence in the country. President Xiomara Castro announced a 15-day curfew in Choloma between 9 pm and 4 am, effective immediately, and another in San Pedro Sula, effective July 4. There has been a partial state of emergency in parts of Honduras since December in a bid to confront violent gangs and turf wars. The minister, speaking at a press conference, added that 1,000 additional police and military are being sent to the Sula Valley, where Choloma and San Pedro Sul are located. Reporting by Gustavo Palencia; Writing by Isabel Woodford; Editing by Chris Reese and Lincoln FeastOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: curfews, Edgardo Barahona, San Pedro Sulay, Xiomara Castro, Castro, Gustavo Sanchez, San Pedro Sul, Gustavo Palencia, Isabel Woodford, Chris Reese, Lincoln Organizations: Reuters, Twitter, Security, Thomson Locations: TEGUCIGALPA, Honduran, Choloma, Valle, Sula, San Pedro, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tegucigalpa

☆ Brazil boosts bird flu defense to protect world's top chicken industry
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Ana Mano | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Per protocol, local veterinarians in Espirito Santo took samples from the birds on site and sent them to the reference lab in Campinas, Brazil. "The entire industry is mobilized to monitor the situation identified in Espirito Santo," national meat lobby ABPA said in a statement. In other countries, avian flu outbreaks in wild birds have frequently been followed by transmission to commercial flocks. Bird flu outbreaks have contributed to higher prices of poultry and eggs, normally an affordable source of protein. Since early 2022, wild birds have spread the highly infectious virus farther and wider around the world than ever before.

☆ A faulty defibrillator aboard an American Airlines flight led to a 14 year old's death, a new lawsuit claims
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Bianca Giacobone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kevin Greenidge was 14 years old when he experienced cardiac arrest on an American Airlines flight. A lawsuit filed recently by the teenager's mother alleges the defibrillator on the plane wasn't working. The suit says the defibrillator was faulty — and places the blame on American Airlines. In a statement to Insider, an American Airlines spokesperson said the carrier was reviewing details of the lawsuit. American Airlines didn't comment to Insider on the number of times defibrillators have been used on its flights.

☆ Honduras lifts decade-long ban on 'morning after pill'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Castro, the country's first female president, took office last year after running on the promise of rolling back the country's restrictive reproductive policies. Honduras, a heavily Catholic nation, banned the use and sale of the morning after pill in 2009, arguing the emergency contraception would cause abortions. Castro, who signed the order on International Women's Day, tweeted that the morning after pill was "part of women's reproductive rights, and not abortive," citing the World Health Organization. The year before Castro took office, Honduras' Congress passed a constitutional reform to protect anti-abortion laws, requiring a three-fourths vote to change them. Between 50,000 to 80,000 clandestine abortions occur each year in the country, according to a 2019 estimate from local rights groups.

☆ Honduras extends, expands state of emergency meant to fight crime
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Fredy Rodriguez/File PhotoTEGUCIGALPA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The Honduran government on Saturday extended a state of emergency declaration for 45 days, expanding it to additional areas of the country in an effort to fight criminal gangs amid high levels of violence. The state of emergency, in place since Dec. 6 in 165 areas of Honduras' largest two cities, Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, has been expanded to 235 of the country's 298 municipalities, the national police said. Police chief Gustavo Sanchez said the decision, based on what he told journalists were good results during December, will allow continued reductions in crime and violence. During the first month of the measures, 39 criminal gangs were destroyed and 652 people were arrested, while 43 kilos of cocaine and thousands of grams and rocks of crack were seized, the police said. Reporting by Orfa Mejia in Tegucigalpa; Writing by Julia Symmes Cobb; Editing by Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ India's largest winemaker Sula Vineyards drops 5% in market debut
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Nandan Mandayam | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

It was last trading down 4.2% at 341.8 rupees in a broader market (.NSEI) that was down 0.58%. "We like Sula, given (its) market leadership in India’s grape wine industry, especially in premium brands," said Motilal Oswal equity strategist Hemang Jani. It raised a total of 9.6 billion rupees in the IPO, including 2.88 billion rupees from anchor investors like Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Goldman Sachs. Sula, India's largest winemaker, has a portfolio of 56 labels from 13 of its own brands and 20 international ones. Its net revenue rose 8% year-over-year to 4.57 billion rupees in fiscal year 2022.

About 26.9 million shares will be sold for between 340 rupees and 357 rupees in the IPO, with Sula raising 9.60 billion rupees, Chief Executive Rajeev Samant said at a press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday. However, that is less than Radico Khaitan Ltd's (RADC.NS) market value of 147.52 billion rupees and United Spirits Ltd's (UNSP.NS) 682.18 billion rupees valuation. Streaming platforms have also helped popularise wine, added Samant, who launched Sula in 1996. Its net revenue rose 8% year-over-year to 4.57 billion rupees in fiscal 2022. Sula's IPO will be open for subscription from Dec. 12-14 and debut on the stock exchanges between Dec. 20-22, the company said.

☆ Honduras to suspend some constitutional rights to fight gang violence
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The government of Honduras announced on Saturday that it will suspend some constitutional rights in areas of two main cities controlled by criminal groups. The cities have been struggling with a so-called "war tax", in which gangs offer protection or say that those who pay up will not be killed. The gangs have torched buses and killed drivers who did not pay the fee, prompting businesses and people to pay out of fear. The measure, which is expected to be endorsed by the council of ministers, is part of President Xiomara Castro's plan to deal with violent gangs. Reporting by Gustavo Palencia; Edited by Noé Torres and Sandra MalerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ DOC/ CEC a publicat lista integrală a candidaților la funcția de deputat în Parlament din partea Partidului Politic „Democrația Acasă”
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-03 | by ( Milena Onisim | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +18 min

Chișinău Declarațiade avere 12 Coban Oxana F 1978 or.Chișinău PPDA Jurist în drept internațional Logist, Comercialist în studiu privat S.R.L. ,,Nice Agro”s.Peliniar-nul Drochia Declarațiade avere 24 Lazarev Natalia F 1971 or.Chișinău PPDA Profesor Profesor Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova,or. Chișinău Declarațiade avere 26 Salcuțan Aliona F 1971 or.Chișinău PPDA Jurist Profesor Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova,or. Chişinău Declarațiade avere 27 Pogolșa Victor M 1991 or.Chișinău PPDA Jurist Manager personal Companie privată Declarațiade avere 28 Antonovici Valeriu M 1978 or. Chișinău Declarațiade avere 41 Pripa Andrei M 1984 or.Chișinău PPDA Jurist Antreprenor Companie privată Declarațiade avere 42 Darii Mariana F 1990 or.Chișinău PPDA Cercetător Științific Tehnolog-chimist S.R.L.

Persons: Vasile Costiuc, Țurcan, ., Sergiu Sergiu, Burlacu, Matei Ion M, M, Gamal, Vodă, Mîrza, Mîrza Andrei, Or, Lazarev Natalia F, Antonovici, Ungureanu Iurie, Codreanu Corneliu M, Isac Aliona, S.R.L ., Cazacu Svetlana F, Baciu Victor M, Eco, Luca Olga F, Scutaru, Rotaru Adrian, Dimitriu Ilie, Cebotari, Alecu Russo, Lungu Ovidiu M, Codreanu Elena F, Roșca Sergiu M, Savin, Țurcanu, Presi Dent, Pascal Mariana, Botnari, Bucur, Diaconu Serghei M, Guțu Victor M, Gordinești, Domulgeni, Negrescu, F, Mîndrești, Vasile, Facebook Organizations: Electorală Centrală, CEC, Partidului Politic, Președintele Partidului Politic Democrația Acasă, Logistică, Democrația, Universitar, Științe Tehnice, Universitatea Tehnică, Științe Economice, Universitatea de Stat, Manager S.R.L, Studii, Generale, Data, Educației, Medicină, Medicală, Academiei de Studii, Stat, Națională, Statisticaor, S.R.L, Universitatea Tehnică din, Floreștis, PLATINUM, Teleneștis, Comisia Electorală, Partidul Locations: Moldova, mun, Chişinău, Europa de Est, Chișinău, Ungheni, Strășeni, Ialoveni, Italia, Padova, Vorniceni, ., Boboc, Guineea Africa, Șoldănești, Northampton, Regatul Unit, Britanii, Nice, Drochia, . Piacenza, Curchi, Nisporeni, Ialovenis.Ruseștii, Noi, Borș, S.R.L, Criulenis.Hîrtopul, Cimișlia, Cahul, Dondușenis, Ciocana, Basarabeasca, Energetică, Bălți, Republicii Moldova, Prut, Edineț, Tbilisi Georgia, Florești, Limba Franceză, Franceză, Edinețs.Bădragii, Fălești, Căușeni, Universitatea Tehnică din Moldova, Hâncești, Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii, Irlandei de Nord

☆ (video) Mai aproape de UE. Cum au reușit cetățenii din unele localități din Moldova să beneficieze de apă potabilă și canalizare
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-25 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

(video) Mai aproape de UE. Cum au reușit cetățenii din unele localități din Moldova să beneficieze de apă potabilă și canalizarePrima ediție a emisiunii „Mai aproape de UE” pune în discuție problema apei potabile, dar și a canalizării în mai multe localități din Moldova. Invitații emisiunii Dorin Andros, secretar de stat Ministerul Agriculturii Dezvoltării Regionale și Mediului, Maria Culeșov, directoare ADR Sud, Tudor Camerzan, primar al s. Filipeni, r-nul Leova și Andrei Sula, șef Departament Aprovizionare cu apă și canalizare Agenția Națională pentru Reglementarea în Energetică, au discutat despre proiectele de infrastructură ce prevăd asigurarea populației cu apă potabilă, cu servicii de apeduct și canalizare. Vedeți în emisiune cum au reușit unele localități să asigure cetățenii cu astfel de servicii și care sunt următorii pași de făcut pentru crearea și buna funcționare a sistemelor de apă și canalizare din țara noastră.

Persons: Dorin Andros, Maria, Tudor, ., Andrei Organizations: Ministerul Agriculturii, Ministerul Agriculturii Dezvoltării Regionale, Mediului, ADR, Națională Locations: UE, Moldova, Ministerul Agriculturii Dezvoltării, ADR Sud, Leova

☆ Emisiunea „Mai aproape de UE” - Canalizare
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-13 | by ( Anatolie Esanu | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +1 min

Vedeti în prima ediție a emisiunii „Mai aproape de UE” cum au reușit unele localități să asigure cetățenii cu apă și canalizare și care sunt următorii pași de făcut pentru crearea și buna funcționare a sistemelor de apă și canalizare din țara noastră. Invitații emisiunii Dorin Andros, secretar de stat Ministerul Agriculturii Dezvoltării Regionale și Mediului, Maria Culeșov, director ADR Sud, Tudor Camerzan, primar al s. Filipeni, r-nul Leova și Andrei Sula, șef Departament Aprovizionare cu apă și canalizare Agenția Națională pentru Reglementarea în Energetică au discutat despre proiectele de infrastructură ce prevăd asigurarea populației cu apă potabilă, cu servicii de apeduct și canalizare. Această emisiune a fost realizată în cadrul proiectului „Abilitarea cetățenilor în Republica Moldova”, finanțat de Uniunea Europeană (UE) și implementat de Agenția de Cooperare Internațională a Germaniei (GIZ). Partenerul proiectului pentru creșterea potențialului de vizibilitate și comunicare și implicare a cetățenilor este Asociația Presei Independente (API). Opiniile exprimate în cadrul emisiunii aparțin autorilor și nu reflectă neapărat viziunea UE sau GIZ.

Persons: Dorin Andros, Maria, Tudor, ., Andrei Organizations: Ministerul Agriculturii, Ministerul Agriculturii Dezvoltării Regionale, Mediului, ADR Sud, Națională, Uniunea Europeană, UE, Agenția, Cooperare, Germaniei, Presei Locations: Ministerul Agriculturii Dezvoltării, Leova, Republica Moldova

☆ Emisiunea „Mai aproape de UE” - Apă și canalizare
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-13 | by ( Anatolie Esanu | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +1 min

☆ Furtuna Eta a lăsat în urmă zeci de morţi şi haos în America Centrală
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-06 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +3 min

În Guatemala, numărul morţilor a crescut la peste 50 pe parcursul zilei de joi, potrivit preşedintelui Alejandro Giammattei, care a declarat că alunecările de teren din preajma câtorva localităţi mici au înghiţit câteva zeci de case. Guvernul din Honduras a declarat că aproximativ cinci sute de persoane au fost salvate de pe acoperişuri, joi, pe măsură ce nivelul apei a continuat să crească, însă mulţi alţii erau probabil încă blocaţi. Preşedintele Giammattei din Guatemala a declarat anterior stare de urgenţă în aproape jumătate din cele 22 de departamente ale ţării. În sudul Costa Rica, o alunecare de teren a ucis două persoane, un bărbat şi o femeie, care se aflau într-o locuinţă, au anunţat autorităţile. A existat cel puţin o veste bună în Honduras, unde şaizeci de pescari daţi dispăruţi în larg au fost salvaţi, a declarat liderul comunităţii locale, Robin Morales care a numit supravieţuirea acestora un „miracol”.

Persons: Alejandro Giammattei, Eta, San Pedro Sula, San Pedro Carcha, Juan Orlando Hernandez, Hernandez, Robin Morales Locations: Mexic, Columbia, Guatemala, America Centrală, Nicaragua, Honduras, San, San Pedro, Costa Rica, inundaţiile, Chiriqui, Panama, Caraibelor, Statele Unite, Insulele Cayman, Cuba, Floridei

☆ Noi detalii din conflictul dintre Filip și fracțiunea parlamentară a PDM
▼ + stars: | 2020-05-11 | by ( De Către | Please Enter Your Name Here | ) safenews.md time to read: +8 min

S-a constatat că unii deputați PDM la întâlnirea din restaurantul LUNA (întâlnirea a fost filmată și publicată în presă) au aflat despre multe informații scandaloase. I-au amintit lui Filip și despre loviturile de imagine asupra partidului, aplicate anterior urmare a „artificiilor” sale. Este interesat că aceeași firmă care a asigurat cu computere REGISTRU a executat și toate lucrările de computerizare a casei lui Filip și a rudei sale Răilean (anterior director al REGISTRU, iar acum unul dintre miniștrii favoriți ai Filip). Anume acesta a fost și motivul scandalului în privința numirii directorului ASP. Unii erau gata să-l voteze pe Filip și gratuit, neștiind ce se întâmplă la Chișinău.

Persons: Sandu, Dodon, Filip, Filip ., Filip . I, ., Ștefan cel Mare, Filip . Filip, . Răilean, Crăciun, . Filip, Dodon ., Zara, Cebotari, Filip ?, Plahotniuc, Or Organizations: Presei, CTC, PDM, Agenția, Dodon . PDM Locations: Chișinăului, Moldova, mișmașurile, Chișinău

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