COVID-19 has hit developing countries like Honduras particularly hard. Many Hondurans live off of only what they can sell each day in a roadside stand. For those that have a steady job, most have been laid off and those who are still working are receiving only half-pay.

November is election time in Honduras too—not only for political office, but for the Board of Directors of Manos Amigas as well. Roberto Hernandez, the incumbent mayor and local businessman, is running for re-election in La Entrada. Prior to holding elective office, Roberto was the president of the Board of Directors for Manos Amigas.

SATC participated in the November conference at the Honduran Embassy with the Primera Dama, the First Lady of Honduras, Rosa Elena Bonilla de Lobo and Jorge Ramon Hernandez, Ambassador to the US leading the way in frank, open discussion sessions.

It’s that time of year, every four years when passions run high and the political season is in full swing. There is a ground swell of political optimism about what could be, but only if the “right” party is in office. Speeches are made, rallies are taking place…