Honduran Mayor Killed; Revenge Motive Suspected | JQJO

Honduran mayor Francisco Martinez, seeking reelection, was murdered in Siguatepeque. Police found his body near a soccer field after he was abducted from a motel. Authorities believe the killing, not politically motivated, stemmed from personal revenge. Martinez had a past arrest for attempted murder, and was reportedly under surveillance at the time of his death. Honduras struggles with high violence rates due to drug trafficking and gang activity.