Honduras
Summary
Once part of Spain’s vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a haven for anti-Sandinista contras fighting the Marxist Nicaraguan Government and an ally to Salvadoran Government forces fighting leftist guerrillas. The country was devastated by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, which killed about 5,600 people and caused approximately $2 billion in damage. Since then, the economy has slowly rebounded. [1]
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Statistics
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Prayer Guide
The government faces an uphill battle in establishing true stability and order. A young nation, Honduras’ colonial past and military rule for most of its independence mean that democratic structures and mentalities must be nurtured. Corruption within the government, preferential treatment of the rich minority and prevalent poverty make the nation vulnerable to structures of sin. Pray for righteousness and for wise and resolute governance.
Specialist Christian ministries. Pray for:
a) Student outreach by both CCCI and IFES. With a burgeoning young population, many churches are also taking up ministry to children and students.
b) Christian literature. Hosanna and Vida’s bookstores are important resources for Christian growth.
c) Radio. National radio gives time to several evangelical churches, and there are 41 local evangelical radio stations (such as HRVC, Stereo Luz and Cosecha) and two TV channels as well as Internet radio. [3]