VOICED : Policia hondurena reprime protesta contra proyecto residencial en reserva forestal

The Honduran police used tear gas to disperse protests against a residential construction project near La Tigra Forest Reserve. Protesters, including local residents and activists, blocked roads in Tegucigalpa, opposing the development of over 1,800 residences and commercial centers. The reserve is a crucial water source for the capital, which is experiencing drought. While the mayor claims the construction is outside the reserve, activists argue that part of the project encroaches on the buffer zone.

What method did the Honduran police use to disperse the protests?

• Pepper spray

• Water cannons

• Tear gas

• Rubber bullets

What structures are being constructed near Tegucigalpa according to the protesters?

• A new airport

• A sports stadium

• A residential complex and commercial centers

• A university campus

How many hectares does the La Tigra Reserve cover?

• 48,000 hectares

• 36,000 hectares

• 24,000 hectares

• 12,000 hectares

What is the main environmental concern related to the construction project?

• Noise pollution

• Water source impact

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

What did the mayor claim about the location of the construction project?

• It is in the city center

• It is outside the reserve

• It is on private land

• It is within the reserve