Xiomara Castro Archives - Americas Quarterly

Honduran President Xiomara Castro speaks in Tegucigalpa on October 12.

In Honduras, an Ambitious Presidency Hits Turbulence

President Xiomara Castro has made modest progress on crime and social programs, but corruption scandals are muddying her record.

Former President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of corruption and drug trafficking in the U.S. But in Honduras, anti-corruption efforts are moving slowly, including the CICIH UN commission.

Honduras’ Anti-Corruption Push Has Stalled

Despite former President Juan Orlando Hernández’s conviction in the U.S., progress on corruption in his country has been slow as a UN commission hangs in the balance.

In Honduras, Xiomara Castro’s Government Is Caught in the “Remittances Trap”

As state spending rises, money from the diaspora is an economic lifeline—but it comes at a steep cost.

Slow but Steady for Honduras’ New President

Corruption, energy and rising food prices have posed challenges for Xiomara Castro.

Xiomara Castro’s Historic Win: What Happens Next?

After her apparent landslide victory, five questions could shape her government.

Could Honduras Shift Left? A Look at Xiomara Castro

The former first lady and democratic socialist could become Honduras’ first female president. That may be the easy part.