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CBS News
11-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Kidnapped politician found dead near soccer field in Honduras as police say "personal revenge" was likely motive
Armed men killed a Honduran mayor standing for reelection in the violence-wracked Central American nation, although the murder was not believed to be politically motivated, police said Thursday. Francisco Martinez, mayor of the northwestern municipality of San Isidro, was taken by gunmen from a motel in the city of Siguatepeque on Wednesday night and shot outside, a police statement said, adding that Martinez was "allegedly drinking alcohol" when he was abducted. His bullet-ridden body was found near a soccer field, according to the police. The murder did not appear to be related to Martinez's political activities, it said, adding that evidence suggested the motive was likely "personal revenge." Personnel from the Centre for Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences carry the coffin with the remains of Francisco Martinez, mayor of the San Isidro municipality, in Tegucigalpa on July 10, 2025. ORLANDO SIERRA/AFP via Getty Images The 45-year-old mayor was seeking reelection for the right-wing opposition National Party in November 30 presidential, legislative and local elections. Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said. Local media reported that he was acquitted in 2016. Sources close to the investigation said that Martínez frequented several motels in the area and, at the time of the crime, was under surveillance because of his background, police said in their statement. Police said they seized a cell phone from a woman who often joined Martinez at these motels. Honduras is one of the most violent countries in Latin America, mainly due to drug trafficking and gang activity. In May, a U.S. Army soldier was found dead on a riverbank several miles from an airbase in Honduras.
Al Arabiya
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Gunmen kidnap and kill Honduran mayor
Armed men kidnapped and killed a Honduran mayor standing for reelection in the violence-wracked Central American nation, police said Thursday. Francisco Martinez, mayor of the northwestern municipality of San Isidro, was removed from his vehicle by gunmen in the city of Siguatepeque on Wednesday night. His bullet-riddled body was found near a football field, according to the police. The 45-year-old mayor was seeking reelection for the right-wing opposition National Party in November 30 presidential, legislative and local elections. The motive for the mayor's murder was under investigation, police spokesman Miguel Martinez told AFP. Mayor Martinez was detained in 2015 in connection with the death of a young man believed to be the boyfriend of one of his daughters, but was later acquitted, according to local media. Honduras is one of the most violent countries in Latin America, mainly due to drug trafficking and gang activity.
Associated Press
09-07-2025
- General
- Associated Press
In photos, gauchos mark Argentina's Independence Day with bronco riding and barbecue
SAN ISIDRO, Argentina (AP) — Argentine cowboys, known as gauchos, celebrated Independence Day in San Isidro with bronco riding and barbecue. Argentina declared independence from Spain on July 9, 1816. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
South China Morning Post
29-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Maradona homicide trial declared null after 2 months, 40 witnesses
An Argentine court on Thursday nullified the trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team after a judge stepped down over her role in an unauthorised documentary about the case. In what is widely considered an embarrassment for Argentina's judicial system, judge Maximiliano Savarino said the conduct of his colleague Julieta Makintach had 'caused prejudice' to the proceedings, which started in March and had already heard more than 40 witnesses. A new trial will be held from scratch, with a different panel of judges. Makintach, one of three judges, had recused herself on Tuesday after it emerged she had been interviewed for a miniseries about the case, potentially breaking a string of ethics rules. After police raids and a one-week suspension of proceedings, 47-year-old Makintach was accused of violating her impartiality, influence peddling and even bribery over her involvement in the miniseries Divine Justice. Judge Julieta Makintach arrives at court for a hearing in San Isidro, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, on Tuesday. Photo: AP A trailer for the television show was played in court Tuesday, showing Makintach stalking the halls of justice in high heels as grim details of the footballing hero's demise were relayed.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the case over the death of soccer star Maradona
Veronica Ojeda, former partner of the late soccer star Diego Maradona, during a break in the trial of health professionals accused of negligence in his death, in San Isidro, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona, the latest dramatic twist in a trial that has captivated the nation and the soccer world for more than two months. The whiplash decision comes after one of the three judges overseeing the trial stepped down over criticism surrounding her participation in a forthcoming documentary about the case. Her withdrawal compelled the court to either appoint a new judge in her place or to retry the entire case from scratch. On Thursday, the judges decided the latter, effectively turning the clock back on all proceedings in the case that accuses Maradona's medical team of failing to provide adequate care for the soccer star in his final days.
