Andrés Tamayo
Andrés Tamayo is a Salvadoran priest and environmental activist who became a naturalized Honduran citizen. He is known for his courageous denunciation of the systematic deforestation of the forests in Olancho, Honduras, challenging powerful logging interests connected to political sectors. His activism led to his revocation of citizenship by the government, yet he survived threats against his life, highlighting the dangers faced by environmentalists in the region.
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Andrés Tamayo is the police chief of Santa Elena who commented on the discovery of the bodies.
Hallan seis cuerpos calcinados en Santa Elena, costa suroeste de Ecuador
Guatemala· 2026-01-14Andrés Tamayo explained that the Code of Canon Law does not establish any prohibition on marital sexual relations during Holy Week.
¿Es pecado tener relaciones sexuales en Semana Santa?
Honduras· 2025-04-19
Andrés Tamayo explained that the Code of Canon Law does not establish any prohibition on marital sexual relations during Holy Week.
¿Es pecado tener relaciones sexuales en Semana Santa?Honduras· 2025-04-18Bishop Andrés Tamayo explained that abstaining from meat is a symbol for self-correction of sinful behavior.
¿Se puede comer carne durante la Semana Santa?Honduras· 2025-04-15
Andrés Tamayo courageously denounced the systematic destruction of forests in Honduras.
De héroes y heroínasHonduras· 2025-03-21
