The USS Honduras sets sail again
Summary
President Donald Trump recently met with the newly elected president of Honduras, Nasry Asfura, at Mar-a-Lago. They agreed to work together on issues like drug trafficking and irregular migration. Historically, the U.S. has had significant influence over Honduras, particularly during the 1980s and early 2000s.Key Facts
- Nasry Asfura has been elected as the new president of Honduras.
- President Trump hosted Asfura at Mar-a-Lago to discuss cooperation on drug trafficking and migration.
- Trump previously threatened to cut US aid if the Honduran election result was unfavorable to him.
- The U.S. has historically influenced Honduras, notably during the 1980s when it backed military operations in the region.
- CIA-backed forces operated in Honduras during the 1980s, and the U.S. Embassy had significant control over politics.
- A 2009 coup in Honduras removed then-President Manuel Zelaya, leading to increased violence and instability.
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