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Posted on 11/05/2009 11:58:33 AM PST by HonCitizen
Bomb explodes in downtown Tegucigalpa Municipal police arrived on the scene to investigate what happened 05.11.09 - Updated: 05.11.09 01:42 pm - Agustin Lagos: agustin.lagos @ elheraldo.hn
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A homemade bomb exploded this morning in public restrooms in Central Park in the Honduran capital.
The blast was felt several feet around, but no injuries were reported.
"He was just explosive, was more than anything to affect people psychologically," said an unidentified official on Radio America. "If I had more explosives and had been people inside (the bathrooms), the consequences would have been worse, he said.
The explosive was left in the men's room and detonated at approximately 11:45 am, causing some material damage to infrastructure located on a slope of the Central Plaza, where they often make massive public events.
The Municipal Police was the first to reach the scene, followed by the elements of the bomb squad.
Near the public health workers, shoe shiners, lottery vendors and newspapers vendors. They are also located several businesses and tourist taxis.
This incident adds to the grenade attack last night suffered the facilities of the station HRN, and that left two people wounded.
I read somewhere that Chavez’ forces were expected to ramp up the attacks. These are pretty puny, though, so that indicates either that Chavez doesn’t have the power, or that Obama has bailed on him because he realizes that it’s a lost cause. Actually, I’d say Hillary has bailed, because Obama has no brains and couldn’t even make a decision at that level.
In any case, this could always change and things could get worse. But if this is the best they can do, I’d say they’re out of luck.
Just over three weeks to go until the election I believe.
I’d say this is just a taste of what the Leftists will do to intimidate not only the interim Government, but the people of Honduras as well.
I worry about election day, and what the Leftists will do to intimidate, coerce the voting public.
In fact King HuGorilla I of Chavezuela warned about “armed groups forming in the honduran mountains”
Send lawyers, guns and money...
T-bomb, maybe?
A bomb, made in Cuba and planted by Venezuelan agents, with the backing of Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin...
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“Several feet around”? A cherry bomb? Sounds like a non-news story.
M-80 down the commode....thats how it starts....
Aw, the iddy bitty terrorist blew up his itty bitty bathroom....that’s so cute......give the itty bitty terrorist his pacifier and his jar of Gerbers. LOL!!
I was thinking this exact same thing.
Seems that Chavez and the 21st century commies are just a bunch of pussies. All talk and whine and no balls. Is that all they’ve got? Back in the 80’s we had the guerrilla and the contras here, both of which used REAL bombs. I think these “terrorists” make both Michelletti and our millitary laugh.
Note: The following text is a quote:
https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=109930
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Warden Message: Recent Explosions in Tegucigalpa
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Americas - Honduras
5 Nov 2009
THIS IS THE SECOND OF TWO MESSAGES BEING SENT BY THE U.S. EMBASSY TODAY
The U.S. Embassy advises all American citizens visiting or residing in Honduras that there have been two separate explosions in Tegucigalpa within the past 24 hours. The first explosion occurred yesterday evening, November 4, at approximately 10:30 pm at Radio HRN in the Televicentro building on Boulevard Suyapa. Reports indicate that a grenade was thrown from a moving vehicle onto the roof of the building. The explosion injured two, while the building suffered extensive damage.
The second explosion occurred this morning, November 5, at approximately 11:30 am in a public restroom in Tegucigalpa’s Central Park. Early police reports indicate that the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device. No injuries were reported.
The U.S. Embassy recommends that American citizens exercise extreme caution when in public places and be aware of their surroundings for anything suspicious. American citizens are reminded to avoid large crowds and that even peaceful demonstrations may turn violent.
The Embassy recommends that American citizens monitor local television and radio for any changes to constitutional and travel restrictions and other security measures. The embassy strongly recommends that American citizens abide by these restrictions.
The U.S. Embassy distributes its warden messages via email, and posts them on its website. Messages received via SMS to cell phones are not U.S. Embassy messages and do not reflect U.S. government travel advice.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet website (http://travel.state.gov), where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, can be found.
Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
Americans living or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website (https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs), and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Honduras. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238-5114, after hours telephone (504) 236-8497; Consular Section fax (504) 238-4357; E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov; Webpage: http://honduras.usembassy.gov
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