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How the Cartels are Behind the Border Kid Crisis

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A good article explaining how the criminal elements are taking advantage of the poor and generating this border kid crisis.  As part of their marketing to poor families, the coyotes (front-men for the cartels) are taking advantage of a Bush era law that sends back Mexicans immediately, but gives Central Americans the right to a judicial hearing. Article from Daily Beast " No doubt the criminals interested in recruiting border crosses have emphasized to families that kids face better odds in the U.S.—and so the children keep on coming."  ---Caitlan Dickson

Honduran Life in the City

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A good article describing life in the crime-ridden cities and also why so many are fleeing the Honduras for the US.   In the countryside, where a large share of the population lives, the crime isn't as intense, but the poverty is. New York Times Article

Christ the Redeemer in Honduras

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Dick leading the work team at the Church of Annuciation, in Rincon de Dolores.  Randy and Wendy  are to his right.   I am the one, who is probably giving too much  free advice, when I should be dumping more dirt on the pathway. Nandi hard at work. Julie and Jeannie. Alex and Jack visit with the local kids and discover that mission is more about relationships than tasks.  Unwinding at the end of day,  as we wait for our cold beer. Julie, Wendy, Jeannie and Cynthia also relaxing  at the end of the day. Evening meal at San Matias. Malcolm and Edy talk theology, while Fr. Roberto and others wait for the group picture.     Group pic of Gringo Missionaries and Honduran Christians with our new path below. Cynthia teaches rug-weaving with the women of San Fernando Rey, Omoa. Nailah painting the church.   Edy supervising. Father Malcolm teaches church leaders at the Muchilena Retreat Center.   Ana  translating. Sa

Interior design for Emanuel Church in Roatàn: your feedback, please.

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Which of the following schemes do you like best? Scheme 1 - Small windows and cross. Scheme 2 - Large windows and cross. Scheme 3 - Large windows and painting ( to be done by local artist). And for reference here is the exterior.