Honduras’ new president sworn in amid congressional impasse

By SONIA PÉREZ D. and MARLON GONZÁLEZ
Associated Press

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Xiomara Castro has been sworn in as Honduras’ first female president amid a sea of waving flags in the national stadium. In her inauguration speech Thursday, Castro blasted the outgoing administration for leaving her a heavily indebted country where poverty and a lack of opportunity have driven hundreds of thousands to migrate in recent years. The 62-year-old leader faces high expectations to turn around Honduras but there is uncertainty over whether an unfolding legislative crisis will allow her the support she needs. Two congressional leadership teams are claiming control of the legislature, and experts say neither faction was selected legitimately.