Honduran Mayor Francisco Martinez Murdered; Police Cite Personal Revenge as Motive

Francisco Martinez, the mayor of San Isidro and a candidate for re-election, has been found dead after being abducted by armed men in Siguatepeque, Honduras. Police confirmed on Thursday that Martinez, 45, was taken from a motel on Wednesday night and later found shot to death near a soccer field.

Authorities are investigating the killing, stating that evidence suggests the motive was likely “personal revenge” rather than politically motivated, despite Martinez’s standing for the right-wing opposition National Party in upcoming November 30 elections. The police statement also noted Martinez was “allegedly drinking alcohol” when he was abducted.

Honduras, a nation grappling with high rates of violence primarily fueled by drug trafficking and gang activity, has seen multiple high-profile incidents. Martinez himself had a checkered past, having been arrested in 2015 for allegedly attempting to kill his daughter’s boyfriend with a machete, though local media reported his acquittal in 2016. Sources close to the investigation indicated that Martinez was under surveillance due to his background and frequented motels in the area.

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