Xiomara Castro
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Age | 64 |
| Date of birth | September 30,1959 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Tegucigalpa |
| Honduras | |
| Party | Liberty and Refoundation |
| Spouse | Manuel Zelaya |
| Position | President of Honduras since 2022 |
| Nationality | Honduran |
| Previous position | First Spouse of Honduras (2006–2009) |
| Presidential term | January 27, 2022 – |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 665909 |
Xiomara Castro Life story
Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, also known as Xiomara Castro de Zelaya, is a Honduran politician and business woman, who is the 56th president of Honduras, in office since January 2022. She is the country's first female president, having earlier served as first lady during the presidency of her husband Manuel Zelaya.
Honduras prison violence: At least 41 killed in women's jail riot
... President Xiomara Castro, who last year launched a crackdown on gangs, said on social media that she was " shocked by the monstrous murder of women" and would take " drastic measures" in response...
Inside Honduras's abortion pill black market
...By Megha Mohan, Yousef Eldin and Ana Paola AvilaBBC 100 Women, HondurasHonduras s first woman president, Xiomara Castro, campaigned on a promise to overhaul the country s super-restrictive policies on female reproductive rights within 100 days in office...
Honduran authorities burn eight tonnes of cocaine
... Xiomara Castro, from the left-wing Libre Party, was sworn in as the president of Honduras in early 2022...
Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader
... As we drive past a group of flag-waving Libre Party supporters, Mario says he is most likely to vote for their candidate, the frontrunner and former First Lady, Xiomara Castro...
Honduran authorities burn eight tonnes of cocaine
Honduran authorities burn eight tonnes of cocaine
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Authorities in Honduras have burnt More Than eight tonnes of cocaine that has been seized in various operations in the country since 2020.
Xiomara Castro , from the left-wing Libre Party, was Sworn In as The President of Honduras in early 2022. She has promised to tackle the powerful drug trafficking gangs in the country.
Her predecessor, former president Juan Orlando Hernandez , is in prison for alleged ties to drug traffickers.
A former chief of the Honduran National Police is also facing drug trafficking charges in the US. He is accused of helping ship drugs on behalf of the former Honduran president.
Source of news: bbc.com
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