What are the gender roles in Honduras?

Honduras is a patriarchal society, especially in rural areas. Men make all of the decisions in the household. The male population chooses when women become pregnant, how many children they have, what their daily chores are, and how far their education goes.

Is Honduras a poor country?

Honduras is a low middle-income country that faces major challenges, with more than 66 percent of the population living in poverty in 2016, according to official data. In rural areas, approximately one out of 5 Hondurans live in extreme poverty, or on less than US$1.90 per day.

Is there a US military base in Honduras?

Comayagua International Airport (Soto Cano Air Base) is a Honduran military base 5 mi (8.0 km) to the south of Comayagua in Honduras and from November 2021 will be the principle gateway to Honduras. It houses 1,200–1,500 U.S. troops and is also used by the Honduran Air Force academy.