Chapter 174, the real troubled times

Honduras, with a land area of only 112,000 square kilometers, is about the same size as Jiangsu Province in China. But Honduras' total population of about 7.96 million is only one-tenth of that of Jiangsu Province, which has a population of nearly 80 million.

Honduras, where agriculture is its main industry, has a weak industrial base. However, there are mineral resources such as gold, silver, coal, and antimony underground. In particular, the abundance of silver. It is the first in South America.

Located in Honduras, in the northern part of Central America. It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, the Gulf of Fonseca in the Pacific Ocean to the south, Nicaragua and El Salvador to the east and south, and Guatemala to the west. It can be said that Honduras has a unique geographical location.

If you look at the history of the Republic of Honduras since its establishment, you can see that Honduras is definitely a country with a turbulent political situation. In the 157 years between the declaration of independence of Honduras on 15 September 1821 and 1978, there were 139 coups d'état. That's the equivalent of thirteen months, and it happens once. In other words, on average, the Republic of Honduras changes its president once a year.

The iron-clad presidential palace, the flowing president. A coup d'état was a change. make ordinary people in Honduras. Some don't even know who is in power today!

The most recent was in 2009. The then President of Honduras, Zelaya, resisted the court's ruling and refused to reinstate the commander-in-chief of the army, a military post that could jeopardize his presidential position.

On June 28, 2009, another military coup took place in Honduras. The military took direct control of Gutesi Galpa, the capital of Honduras. At the same time, it cut off the transportation and communication of the capital Gutessigalpa from the outside world. and even the direct arrest of the then President of Honduras, Zelaya. Forced him into exile in Costa Rica.

For the Chinese people living in an era of peace, the coup d'état is definitely a major event to change the dynasty. But for the post-50s, post-60s and even post-70s living in Honduras. It's just a normal life that you probably have to go through once a year.

For ordinary people, the president is definitely the unattainable head of state. But for the elderly Hondurans. President? Who knows how long this president will be able to do it?

It is in such a turbulent political situation that Honduras' domestic economy can develop? Stubbornly high unemployment. Nature has brought tens of thousands of poor people with no income.

When there is no hope, crime becomes the only way out. Not to mention Honduras, where getting a gun is easier than getting a job? For sixty dollars, you can hire an unskilled cheap killer in a bar to kill for you. Of course, the premise is that regardless of whether the assassination is successful or not, the money must be paid half in advance.

The total number of troops in Honduras is only about 12,000. But the members of the gangs who are entrenched in the Republic of Honduras are even more than ten times more numerous than the total number of Honduran troops.

In the Republic of Honduras alone, the number one gang, the 'Salvadoran Barbarians', commonly known as 'MS-13', has about 7,000 people, and the second-ranked 'Eighteenth Block' has nearly 6,000 people in the Republic of Honduras. The combined number of these two gangs alone is even larger than the total number of the entire army of the Republic of Honduras.

That's why, by poison. goods trade and obtain huge funds. As a result, the 'Salvadoran Barbarians' and the 'Eighteenth Block', which have a large number of sophisticated weapons and equipment. Help. The reason why it can directly argue with the Honduran government and even the military.

And in order to fight for poison. The market, the 'Salvadoran Barbarians' and the 'Eighteenth Block'. Fighting between gangs. Never stopped.

Year-round murders, street shootouts between gangs fighting for turf, and even kidnappings that can happen at any time. and clashes between the police, the military, and gangs. According to statistics, before 2012. In the Republic of Honduras, an average of 20 gang members or innocent poor people die on the streets every day.

Endless fighting, scuffle. As a result, the gangsters in Honduras, in addition to sticking to the lucrative industry of dupin trade, are also targeting large and small merchants and enterprises in their territory. Whether it's 'Salvadoran Barbarians' or 'Eighteenth Block'. All of them are like merchants and businesses in their respective territories, and levy high 'war taxes'. In exchange for 'protection'!

In the already turbulent political situation, small businessmen want to live. It's already struggling. Not only do you have to face the taxes and fees levied by the government, but now there is a high 'war tax'? Tens of thousands of businesses were forced to close their doors.

It seems to be aware that this act of killing chickens and eggs will eventually cause all business depression in their respective territories. Even if you want to buy some ordinary goods, you can't buy them. The two gangs, the 'Salvadoran Barbarians' and the 'Eighteenth Block'. He took the initiative to express his willingness to stop the war and stop collecting the 'war tax'. But the government wants to recognize their legitimacy, as Japan does, and legalize yakuza gangs. Integrate them into society.

Although the government of Honduras at the time did not openly recognize the legalization of yakuza as Japan did. Define it as a profiteering society. But under a series of untold and ugly political money deals, the 'Salvadoran Barbarians' and the 'Eighteenth Block' did cease fire in some areas.

With the truce between the two gangs in Honduras, the number of kidnappings and 20 murders per day dropped dramatically.

The average number of kidnappings per day was about 14, but it dropped to about five. Murder homicides have also dropped from 20 to 20 percent a day. Even so, Honduras still has the highest murder and kidnapping rates in the world.

Even though the country has magnificent pyramids from the Mayan civilization. Tourists who come here, as well as businessmen. When going out, be cautious too. Because you don't know, it will be. There was a van that suddenly stopped in front of me. Three or four masked gangsters with guns will kidnap you and put you in a car. Then blackmail your family for ransom.

met some gangster kidnappers who talked about the rules, after taking the money. Maybe put the hostage meat ticket back. If you meet those kidnappers who don't even have a place and are desperate. Even if the ransom is paid. Ninety-nine percent of cases. will also tear up tickets and kill hostages.

And it is this kind of country that is politically turbulent and looks like a troubled world. It is a good place for Dongfang Undefeated, Dongfang Qian, Kutan Meiyun, and Fenglin Temple Meiyu to show their strengths.

A plane from Medellín, Colombia's second-largest city, landed on the runway as it taxied slowly and landed on the runway.

Chen Tianqi, who was dressed like a tourist in a T-shirt and jeans, walked down the hanging ladder.

When I got out of the airport, I casually stopped a taxi. After speaking fluent Spanish and explaining my destination to the taxi driver, I arrived in downtown San Pedro Sula. Found a hotel to stay in.

Tipping Tenlenpila and sending away the waiter at the hotel who helped with the luggage. Chen Tianqi stretched. Sit on the couch.

It has to be said that even though the political situation in Honduras is turbulent and gangs are rampant. But the currency of the Republic of Honduras, the Lempira, is exchanged with the US dollar. It's now around $6.7 Lempirabi $1. This is similar to the exchange rate of RMB to US dollars in China.

In a flash of thought, in the special space of the 'Marauder's Wallet'. Dongfang Undefeated, Kushitan Meiyun, Fenglin Temple Meiyu and Dongfang Qian, who have played more than 40 laps in a row. The purple light that bloomed with the mysterious ring on Chen Tianqi's fingertips. Appeared in the room.

"The last one doesn't count."

"Damn! Do you want Bilian? The last one you are all right, do you want to count it.. I've all listened to the cards, old lady! ”

"Phew! I'm also in the big three-dollar single hanging red! I'm at a loss."

"Huh! Such a coincidence? I'm also in the single hanging red. But the old lady is thirteen single hanging red... If it weren't for the owner's trouble, who would have killed the deer if he had beaten it down, he might not know! ”

Chen Tianqi, who was sitting on the sofa, twitched the corners of his mouth, resisting the urge to scold his mother. shouted, "Lao Tzu has been on a plane for tens of hours, and he has fucking turned half the world." You four losers just know how to play all day long! Xiaobai! When I was in Medellín, who said he was going to serve me? Why don't you quickly strip off your clothes and crawl over!! And the three of you, are Lao Tzu 'slaves' or are you 'slaves'? Put water on Lao Tzu, pour tea and massage.. I don't have any eyesight! ”

Chen Tianqi's orders were naturally exchanged for the four of Meiyun, Dongfang Undefeated, Fenglin Temple Meiyu, and Dongfang Qian.

The last one finally caught a big hand, but was interrupted by Chen Tianqi, and the dissatisfied Dongfang Undefeated pouted and said, "Did I say it?" Brother Chen, you probably heard me wrong, right? This seat is the state religion of the Tianshun Dynasty, the protector of the Sun and Moon God Sect! How can such a thing be spoken? Kindness.. After using the 'Custom Identity Take-in Card', the two hundred members of my 'Avengeance Angel' are estimated to be under siege by the 'Salvadoran Barbarians'. I'm waiting to go back. I'll go first. Get in touch in the evening! ”

"I'm also going back to the police station to report, and I've been away for so many days. There should be a lot of cases that I need to handle personally.." Miyun shrugged and smiled.

Fenglin Temple Meiyu glanced at Chen Tianqi and smiled sweetly, "Tianqi-kun.. I'm so sorry, I'm going back to the army too."

As for that, at most, it can only be used with the mouth, but it can't be before it is promoted to innate cultivation. Dongfang Qian, who broke through the last line of defense, also smiled slyly, "Hehe... Master.. People are going back to the 'Hell Viper'... I won't stay with you.. You can do it yourself."