Ciudad Morazán celebrated both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day on Sunday, June 4. Father’s Day was March 19, and Mother’s Day was the second Sunday of May, May 14 this year. Since Mother’s Day is generally more celebrated than Father’s Day in Honduras, it was natural to combine the two. Helen Quintanilla, the proprietor of […]
Morazán, a ZEDE nestled in the outskirt of Choloma, initially imagined that its first residents would be employees of the factories and other companies of the zone. But thanks to the new government’s hostility to ZEDEs, all the large companies that intended to set up shop in Morazán canceled or paused their plans. Their loss has […]
In Honduras, and Choloma in particular, finding a safe and affordable community to live in can be a challenge. As a result, Ciudad Morazán, a provider of one of the safest and most affordable housing options in Honduras, expected to fill up very quickly, despite the challenges of the current anti-ZEDE sentiment. Unfortunately, Ciudad Morazán […]
Tacos are good. Tacos and Carlos Fortín are better! Last Friday, Carlos Fortín, Morazán’s Technical Secretary, visited the community and hosted taco night in Ciudad Morazán. He met with the residents and spoke about Ciudad Morazán, his role in the city, and his openness to feedback and suggestions. Like Massimo Mazzone, Carlos Fortín is a […]
On April 13, 2023, Morazán’s developer Massimo Mazzone visited the community and held a Meet-and-Greet Barbecue to meet residents and give them an opportunity to make suggestions and ask questions. Like any proper Honduran barbecue, there was cerveza, carne, and cancion. After everyone had filled their bellies and cups, Massimo gave an informal talk. In […]
Market days have been an important part of many communities, providing a place for locals to buy and sell goods, socialize, and support local businesses. Unfortunately, in many parts of Choloma, organizing a market day is difficult and would require paying a war tax to the local gang. Not so in Ciudad Morazán! Here market […]
Cities in Honduras tend to be heavy on concrete and light on greenery. Ciudad Morazán has worked hard to change this norm by placing a strong emphasis on creating green space. The most prominent green space in Ciudad Morazán is Central Park. Its ancient trees, manicured lawns, beautiful walkway, and imported picnic tables have made […]
Despite the political uncertainty surrounding the fate of ZEDEs, Hondurans still see Morazán as an opportunity to better their lives. That’s why residents continue to move in and businesses continue to form. This article is about an example of a recently started enterprise, Tienda Juliette. Tienda Juliette (TJ) is a family-run pulpería or minimarket. The […]
With dozens of residential units and four commercial warehouses, Community Artists is the biggest landlord in Ciudad Morazán and interacts with almost every resident and business in Morazán in some capacity. During these interactions, it has received a number of requests from residents about alternative payment methods that are cheaper than the ~$1.5 fee that […]
ACH Bank transfers in Honduras cost around 35 to 40 Honduran Lempira, which is roughly $1.5 in US dollars. For context, this is equal to more than 50% of the country’s minimum wage, more than 1% of the cost of rent in Ciudad Morazán and can be as much as 60% of a utility bill. […]