TEGUZ
We have always considered Tegucigalpa (Teguz)
to be one of the most original Central American cities because
of its unique architecture and personality in all aspects. Our
city's disgrace has been its functionaries and mayors. It is
important to mention that these mayors have never felt anything
for wounded Tegucigalpa given that they weren't even born here.
They came as invaders and, in revenge, destroyed it.
In the late 30s, Tegucigalpa disposed of certain buildings,
which quickly succumbed to the destructive ambition of man.
These buildings included the old American consulate, the building
on the opposite corner of the Central Park which was once Banco
de Honduras, and the TACA building in the 50s.
These architectural marvels were criminally replaced
by inferior buildings, and indeed the contempt shown for the
law by their developers was such that even their parking spaces
were illegal.
To our understanding, at least two of the lost buildings were
not common ones, they were real palaces, built by constructors
at the height of their powers.
Regarding the drainage chambers, we understand that part of
it is under the old presidential house and runs through to the
old Ruben Callejas Valentine gymnasium. As you can see, Tegucigalpa
was also a pioneer in drainage chambers.
WELCOME TO THE SITUATION
The situation is that, in our city, the problems
keep appearing and growing with no solution whatsoever. On this
point, knowing that manpower is cheap, we could have built so
many proud new structures. In other words, we would not only
have the chambers alluded to, but also tunnels for a subway
- a solution for the complicated traffic of Tegucigalpa –
funiculars, and truly valuable infrastructure displays.
The composition and landscape of our beautiful Tegucigalpa is
socially very important to all of us. Even though Hurricane
Mitch destroyed most of our city, most damage has been caused
by its inhabitants.
Sometimes we don't care about problems, such as the loud noises
in the neighborhood. Up 'till now, we consider the fact that
there is no solution for the problem of the street vendors and
their stalls. It is a sad fact that the personality of our capital
is not taken into consideration by these unlicensed merchants,
and those who serve the interests of Tegucigalpans with intellectual
poverty.
We need to think deeply about our capital --its past sacrifices
and present agony are intolerable.
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