The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/honduras/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Honduras | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/honduras/ 32 32 Ex-Honduras president Hernández freed from US prison after Trump pardon https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-honduras-president-hernandez-freed-from-us-prison-after-trump-pardon/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:22:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3703008 Trump claims former leader set-up by Biden when he was convicted of taking bribes from drug smugglers in 2022; Hernández advanced pro-Israel policies, moved embassy to Jerusalem

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]]> Trump-backed candidate leads polls in Honduras presidential election https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-backed-candidate-leads-polls-in-honduras-presidential-election/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:26:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701775 Polarized nation appears poised to swing back to the right in elections dominated by Trump's threat to cut aid if Nasry Asfura not elected; Asfura's party has been strongly pro-Israel

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]]> Latin American delegation visits Israel amid surge in antisemitism at home https://www.timesofisrael.com/latin-american-delegation-visits-israel-amid-surge-in-antisemitism-at-home/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:57:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3248260 Public diplomacy initiative brings local officials from Central and South America to witness aftermath of Oct. 7 first hand, in a bid to curb rise in anti-Jewish hate

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]]> Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel over ‘serious humanitarian situation’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/honduras-recalls-ambassador-to-israel-over-serious-humanitarian-situation-in-gaza/ Sat, 04 Nov 2023 02:12:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3144112 Despite move, which follows protests by several other Latin American nations, Honduran FM says ties with Israel stable; diplomats and staff remain at embassy in Jerusalem

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]]> Honduran ex-president reportedly asked Israel to help prevent his extradition to US https://www.timesofisrael.com/honduran-ex-president-reportedly-asked-israel-to-help-prevent-his-extradition-to-us/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:57:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2703677 Newly arrested Hernandez told officials in Israeli government that their predecessors vowed to act on his behalf in exchange for him moving embassy to Jerusalem, Channel 12 reports

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]]> US calls for arrest, extradition of ex-Honduras president Hernández https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-calls-for-arrest-extradition-of-ex-honduras-president-hernandez/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:37:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2702420 Former leader of central American state suspected of soliciting millions of dollars from drug trafficking for political support

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]]> Honduras’ new vice president, wife have history of antisemitic remarks https://www.timesofisrael.com/honduras-new-vice-president-wife-have-history-of-antisemitic-remarks/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 02:53:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2698320 But analysts say Salvador Nasralla, who is of Palestinian descent, unlikely to sway strong pro-Israel sentiment in country, one of a handful to have moved its embassy to Jerusalem

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]]> Outgoing Honduras president: Christians, parliament will protect strong Israel ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/outgoing-honduras-president-christians-parliament-will-protect-strong-israel-ties/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 02:33:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2673476 Shortly before he leaves office, Juan Orlando Hernández, a close ally of Israel, says his left-wing successor will face resistance if she tries to move Jerusalem embassy

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]]> Honduras becomes 4th country to open embassy in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/honduras-becomes-4th-country-to-open-embassy-in-jerusalem/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:14:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2570570&preview=true&preview_id=2570570 In his first meeting with a foreign leader since becoming PM, Bennett thanks visiting President Hernández for 'having done a brave and justified deed for the State of Israel'

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]]> Honduran president to inaugurate new embassy in Jerusalem Thursday https://www.timesofisrael.com/honduran-president-to-inaugurate-new-embassy-in-jerusalem-thursday/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:57:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2570424 Juan Orlando Hernández slated to attend dedication ceremony after meeting with Rivlin and Bennett to strengthen 'the ties of friendship, solidarity and cooperation'

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]]> Honduras to open embassy in Jerusalem this month, president to travel to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/honduras-to-open-embassy-in-jerusalem-this-month-president-to-travel-to-israel/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:53:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2558334&preview=true&preview_id=2558334 Move comes after Central American nation followed Trump in recognizing city as capital; inauguration was apparently delayed by pandemic

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]]> Honduras to move embassy to Jerusalem by end of 2020, Israel says https://www.timesofisrael.com/honduras-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-by-end-of-2020-israel-says/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 23:44:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2392390 Prime Minister's Office says Israel will also open bureau in Tegucigalpa this year; Honduran president, however, says he 'hopes' to make move if 'pandemic allows it'

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]]> Honduras president stable after contracting COVID-19 https://www.timesofisrael.com/honduras-president-stable-after-contracting-covid-19/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:30:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2330307 Juan Orlando Hernández improves after being hospitalized with pneumonia and coronavirus; breathing no longer labored, but still suffering fatigue, doctor says

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]]> US indicts Venezuela’s Maduro on narcoterrorism charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-indicts-venezuelas-maduro-on-narcoterrorism-charges/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:22:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2269639 Leader and his military henchmen accused of harboring drug traffickers, guerrillas including from Lebanese terror group Hezbollah

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]]> Pompeo praises 3 South American countries for declaring Hezbollah a terror group https://www.timesofisrael.com/pompeo-praises-3-south-american-countries-for-declaring-hezbollah-a-terror-group/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:32:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2224570&preview=true&preview_id=2224570 US secretary of state applauds Colombia, Honduras, and Guatemala; slams Venezuela for providing Iran-backed Lebanese organization with 'a home' under Maduro

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