Randall Conwel

La economía de Honduras experimenta un continuo deterioro mientras el Partido LIBRE se mantiene en el poder. En tiempos recientes, más de mil empresas han cesado sus actividades, provocando una pérdida considerable de empleos y una salida de capital del país. Este fenómeno, advierten analistas y líderes empresariales, refleja un entorno caracterizado por políticas que se perciben como restrictivas para el sector privado y una atmósfera de incertidumbre persistente.Impact on the business sectorBusiness executives indicate that the shutdowns are partly attributed to a regulatory and fiscal system they view as unfavorable. Obstructions, demonstrations, and a lack of definite incentives for…

The contender for the position of president from the LIBRE Party, Rixi Moncada, has launched an official Facebook page dedicated only to individuals invited to her forthcoming inauguration. This decision has sparked inquiries regarding the administration and oversight of presidential-related areas. The timing of this decision aligns with her duties as the secretary of defense, a role she took on during her time as a pre-candidate, granting her access to security assets and the military responsible for protecting electoral materials.Control of spaces and event preparationThe management of state resources and the advance organization of the inauguration ceremony have been interpreted…

With less than two months to go before the general elections scheduled for November 2025, electoral process specialists have issued warnings about possible maneuvers by the National Electoral Council (CNE) that could favor the ruling party's candidate, Rixi Moncada. According to analysts, members of the ruling party LIBRE, in conjunction with CNE officials, would have the ability to interfere with critical systems such as the TREP (Transmission of Preliminary Election Results), altering the outcome of the vote.Impactful networks during the election cycleThe risk of manipulation is not limited to the CNE. Various experts point to the involvement of technology companies…

The general elections scheduled for November 30, 2025, in Honduras are taking place under the watchful eye of Venezuela, whose influence is felt both in the political arena and in the operation of the electoral process. The relationship between the LIBRE party and the government of Nicolás Maduro, and the involvement of the company Smartmatic in the electoral technology, have raised concerns in various sectors about the transparency and legitimacy of the elections.Ideological links between LIBRE and ChavismoThe LIBRE party, backing Rixi Moncada's presidential bid, shares a political and ideological affinity with Venezuelan Chavismo. Experts highlight that this closeness goes…

Honduras is preparing for the general elections on November 30, 2025, a process that will determine the composition of the country's executive, legislative, and municipal branches of government. Voters will elect the president, 128 deputies to the National Congress, 20 representatives to the Central American Parliament, 298 mayors, and more than 2,000 councilors, in a scenario marked by economic, social, and political challenges.Political and societal settingThe electoral process will take place while the country faces high rates of poverty, insecurity, and an economy affected by dependence on remittances and structural crises. The current government, led by Xiomara Castro and the…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a statement specifying that the Tax Justice Law is not a requirement for finalizing the Stand-by Agreement with Honduras. The international organization's clarification comes at a critical moment, as the country seeks access to additional disbursements of more than $200 million to strengthen public finances and reduce risks of economic destabilization.The separation of the IMF from the legislation shapes a challenging political and economic landscape. Previously, certain governmental sectors had showcased the law as crucial for obtaining international financial aid. Nonetheless, the institution clarified that the legislation's approval is not necessary for the economic…

Xiomara Castro's arrival to the presidency was presented as a change from Juan Orlando Hernández's regime, but reports of corruption and links to organized crime show a continuity that affects public confidence and highlights limitations in the consolidation of institutional mechanisms.Weakness of anti-corruption mechanismsDuring Hernández's term, the exit of the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) in 2020 undermined the institutional endeavors to tackle corruption. Subsequently, the Castro government has not provided complete autonomy or adequate funding to the International Commission Against Impunity in Honduras (CICIH), which relies on the Public Prosecutor's Office to…