The democratic crisis in Honduras has reached a boiling point
The protests that shook Honduras in recent days were part of a broader crisis of legitimacy and governance that has been dragging on in the country for years.
After dozens of people were arrested and injured, and businesses and government buildings burned down, President Juan Orlando Hernández instructed Congress to withdraw two bills that would have privatized education and health services and potentially caused significant layoffs.
The proposals triggered mass protests by unions, students and social movement organizations. They have been scrapped, but a large question looms: How long will it be possible to sustain a government incapable of fulfilling the promises of democracy and economic growth?… Seguir leyendo »