VOICED : Policia desaloja con violencia a manifestantes en Honduras

On Monday, police in Honduras violently dispersed hundreds of leftist opposition protesters who were blocking toll stations on major roads. The protests occurred on the highway between the capital and San Pedro Sula, as well as exits to Lima and Puerto Cortés. At the San Brano toll booth, police used tear gas against approximately 600 demonstrators, resulting in one injury and ten temporary detentions for investigation. The protests were organized by the Liberty and Refoundation Party and the National Front of Popular Resistance, opposing the 82-cent toll fees imposed by private companies under government concessions, sometimes managed by local municipalities.

What was the main reason for the police eviction of protesters in Honduras?

• To clear the roads for emergency vehicles

• To remove protesters against toll stations

• To enforce a new government policy

• To prevent a political rally

Which locations were specifically mentioned as protest sites?

• La Ceiba and Tela

• Comayagua and Danlí

• San Pedro Sula and Puerto Cortés

• Tegucigalpa and Choluteca

What method did the police use to disperse the protesters at the San Brano toll booth?

• Water cannons

• Rubber bullets

• Tear gas

• Pepper spray

What was the main complaint of the protesters regarding the toll stations?

• The toll stations were not clearly marked

• The toll fees were too high

• The toll stations were poorly maintained

• The toll stations were causing traffic jams

Who were the organizers of the protest against the toll stations?

• The Liberal Party

• The Freedom and Refoundation Party and the National Front of Popular Resistance

• The Democratic Unification Party

• The National Party