In one of the poorest countries in Latin America, young people are letting their voices be heard. They are tired of corruption and government scandals, and yearning for reform. For the past couple of weeks, Hondurans are flooding the streets with weekly torch marches against corruption and impunity. They are demanding the creation of an international commission to fight corruption and strengthen democracy. The young people are mobilizing over social networks, leading an unprecedented, peaceful and inspiring anti-corruption movement.
A Honduran spring is happening, unprecedented anti-corruption movement growing
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