"Harrowing video out of Honduras showed a politician rocked by an explosion as she greeted a reporter outside the Honduran National Congress. Opposition leader Gladis Aurora Lopez and a companion had just walked over to a reporter who was part of a larger press conference in the capital of Tegucigalpa, when an explosive device was seen heading in her direction. An explosive object was thrown into the Honduran National Congress, injuring lawmaker Gladis Aurora Lopez. Security footage shows it was thrown from outside the building. pic.twitter.com/ktn6bhNaGr DW News (@dwnews) January 9, 2026"
"According to Reuters, The National Party said the device detonated centimeters from Lopez's head, and her injuries sent her to the hospital. Lopez said in a statement that the attack on her life left her in a lot of pain and deaf in one ear. Reuters reported that it verified video showing Lopez seated, with a white button-down shirt pulled away to reveal stripes of blood and apparent bruising on her back."
An explosive device was thrown into the Honduran National Congress in Tegucigalpa, striking opposition leader Gladis Aurora Lopez and injuring a companion. Security footage indicates the device was thrown from outside the building and detonated centimeters from Lopez's head, sending her to the hospital with back injuries and deafness in one ear. Video verification shows Lopez seated with blood stains and bruising on her back. The conservative National Party blamed the ruling Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre) for the attack. The blast occurred amid nearby protests by left-wing supporters of outgoing President Xiomara Castro and ongoing electoral disputes after the November 30 vote.
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