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Crime in Honduras has become a growing matter of concern for the Honduran population in recent years.Honduras has experienced alarmingly high levels of violence and criminal activity, [1] with homicide rates reaching a peak in 2012, averaging 20 homicides per day. [2]
The following article is a list of cities sorted by homicide rates in the world, excluding active war zones. The homicide rate of a city is an imprecise tool for comparison, as the population within city borders may not best represent an urban or metropolitan area with varying rates in different areas.
The Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences (RIMS) was established in 1989 with the primary objective being the preservation of Roatán's natural resources through education and research. [9] RIMS is located in Sandy Bay, specifically in Anthony's Key Resort, on the northwest coast of Roatán with over 50 kilometres (30 miles) of fringing and ...
On the northern coast of Honduras, Roatán is an island paradise. Though not as popular as other Caribbean islands, there’s a lot to love about this hidden gem.
Tropical Storm Sara’s Friday forecast track is shown on a map. The storm will move over Honduras and other parts of Central America over the coming days (National Hurricane Center)
On 24 November 2022, the government of Honduras declared a state of emergency regarding gang violence in the country. [6] On 3 December 2022, the government announced that some constitutional rights would be suspended in the cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula to crack down on criminal gangs in those two cities, particularly Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and 18th Street Gang.
Gracias a Dios department covers a total surface area of 16,997 km 2 and, in 2015, had an estimated population of 94,450. [citation needed]Although it is the second largest department in the country, it is sparsely populated, and contains extensive pine savannas, swamps, and rainforests.
Carnival Legend in Roatan Divers and a large brain coral, Roatan. The economy of the Bay Islands depends directly on two sectors – tourism and fisheries, representing approximately 50% of gross island product and both closely linked to the archipelago’s environment.