VOICED : Honduras Guatemala y El Salvador se unen contra pandillas

The presidents of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador launched a trinational force to secure their shared borders and combat organized crime. This force, composed of police and military personnel, aims to enhance political, technical, and operational coordination. The inauguration took place in Ocotepec, near the convergence of the three countries' borders. Despite being a region without war, Central America is highly violent, with over 17,000 homicides recorded in 2015. The violence is largely attributed to gang activity and drug trafficking, which use these countries as a transit route to the U.S.

What was the primary purpose of the joint police force launched by Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador?

• To promote tourism in the region

• To secure the borders and prevent illegal activities

• To organize cultural exchanges

• To improve trade relations

Who are the key figures involved in the inauguration of the trinational force?

• Governors of the Central American states

• Prime Ministers of Belize, Panama, and Colombia

• Presidents of Mexico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica

• Presidents of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador

What is the composition of the trinational force?

• Only police officers

• Only military personnel

• A mix of police and military personnel

• Civilian volunteers

What is the main reason for the high violence rates in the region?

• Natural disasters

• Political instability

• Economic downturn

• Gang activity and drug trafficking

How many homicides were recorded in the region in 2015?

• 10,000

• 17,422

• 25,000

• 5,000