00:00In Honduras, President Xiomara Castro has ordered the cessation of repression, investigation and the dismissal of those involved in actions against the peaceful demonstration that demanded electoral transparency.
00:13This is what the head of the state said after a police contingent violently repressed the people who were demanding a vote-by-vote count after more than two weeks without electoral results.
00:24In this context, President Xiomara Castro reaffirmed that the demonstration is a democratic right of free peoples and defended the peaceful protest.
00:32It is important to highlight that during the night, a contingent of police forces attacked the protesters with water cannons, teogas and according to preliminary reports, around 15 citizens have been arrested so far.
00:54Good evening.
01:00I have been informed of the events that took place in front of the IFA and I want to be clear and concise.
01:07My government does not repress the people.
01:10I have communicated with both General Russell Hernandez and General Sánchez and have issued immediate instructions to, first and foremost, cease any use of force that is being exercised.
01:25The protection of people's integrity is a priority because our commitment is to peace, democracy and human rights.
01:42As President of the Republic, I guarantee that the events that have taken place will be investigated and that immediate action will be taken in accordance with the law.
01:55The people who are today in front of the IFA have the right to demand clarity and transparency in the electoral processes.
02:10The people who are today in front of the IFA have the right to demand clarity and transparency in the electoral processes.
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