VOICED : Campesinos hondurenos piden mejoras

Hundreds of campesinos marched to Tegucigalpa demanding agrarian reform, including land, funding, and technical assistance, due to poverty and food scarcity. They plan to stay outside Congress until the government responds. Protesters also demand the release of José Isabel Morales, imprisoned for a crime they claim he didn't commit. Over 4,000 campesinos have faced legal issues in their fight for land, and 140 have been killed without justice.

What are the primary demands of the farmers who arrived in Tegucigalpa?

• Reform to provide land, financing, and technical assistance

• Reduction in taxes

• Access to better healthcare

• Improved educational facilities

Why are the farmers planning to stay outside the Congress indefinitely?

• To celebrate a festival

• To wait for a response from the government and deputies

• To attend a political rally

• To participate in a cultural event

What action did some of the protesters take to increase pressure on their leaders?

• Started a hunger strike

• Organized a concert

• Held a press conference

• Launched a social media campaign

Who is José Isabel Morales, and why is he mentioned in the protests?

• A government official negotiating with the farmers

• A farmer activist imprisoned for homicide

• A political figure supporting the farmers

• A local farmer leader accused of theft

What has been the fate of many farmers in their struggle for land access over the past three years?

• They have received government support

• They have faced legal proceedings and violence

• They have been relocated to urban areas

• They have formed a new political party