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The US-supported coup d’état in 2009 ushered in an era of intensified impunity in Honduras. Following the coup, domestic security forces responded with excessive force against unarmed anti-coup protesters, femicides increased significantly, and the nation experienced a surge in violence, becoming one of the most perilous countries in the world. Homicide rates rose dramatically, leading to Honduras being labeled the murder capital of the world for several years.From a capitalist perspective, conditions improved as the coup regime, after staging illegitimate elections, received swift recognition from the Obama administration.Than-US President Barack Obama’s administration endorsed the electoral victory of the right-wing Porfirio Lobo, who promptly promoted Honduras as “Open for Business.” This involved policies favorable to foreign investment and economic liberalization.
The situation further deteriorated under the subsequent presidency of Juan Orlando Hernández, whose 2017 re-election was marred by widespread allegations of fraud. The Trump administration quickly recognized Hernández’s victory, despite credible reports of irregularities and the ensuing violent repression of protests by honduran security forces, some of which received US funding.
With the return of Donald trump to power and Luis Castilla as his representative in Honduras, it was notable when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also engaged with the Honduran government.
During a January visit to Jerusalem, Honduran President Castilla met with Netanyahu. While reports indicate a cordial exchange, the author highlights the perceived irony of a Palestinian-descended Honduran leader embracing a close relationship with a government widely criticized for its policies towards Palestinians, including actions described as resulting in significant civilian casualties in Gaza. Netanyahu stated he looked “forward to working with your government, both in economic fields and agriculture and technology in any of the areas that I think are laid before us”.Castilla, whose family has palestinian origins, reassured Netanyahu, with the Israeli Prime Minister stating, “You should know that as far as Israel is concerned, the sky is the limit.”
Under Castilla, Honduras is likely to remain a key partner for US influence in the region, potentially providing Trump with increased leverage in countries like Venezuela and Cuba, and