The body of Wilmer Alvarado, a gay HIV and youth activist in Honduras’ capital Tegucigalpa, was found in his home 24 hours after his murder. His apartment had been ransacked and “his body had evidence of multiple blows, apparently from being thrown against the walls of the apartment.”
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Who Killed Honduran Activist Wilmer Alvarado?
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Cam
Brave man, I hope that the police down there actually take the crime seriously and catch the murderers.
Mr. Enemabag Jones
Sometimes we forget that in America, we’re fighting for equality; while in other parts of the world, we’re fighting for our lives.
SFPol
Thank you for posting this.
The government in Honduras has a strong ally in the United States. If gays really have a “fierce advocate” in President Obama, perhaps he will let them know how awful this is. But I’m not holding my breath.