Honduran President Accuses US of Interference

Honduran President Xiomara Castro has accused the United States of interfering in her country's politics, particularly criticizing a meeting between Honduran and Venezuelan defense officials. In response to U.S. concerns about this meeting, she has directed her foreign minister to renounce the extradition treaty with the U.S., labeling American intervention as 'intolerable.' Castro's statements reflect a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions, as she argues that the U.S. is trying to dictate Honduran politics through its embassy. Foreign Minister Enrique Reina supported her claims, condemning insinuations linking Honduran officials to drug trafficking. The U.S. had previously indicted Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino on drug trafficking charges, which has fueled the controversy. The U.S. embassy has not commented on these allegations yet, leaving the diplomatic relationship uncertain.