Honduras rubbish: Eco-cides take over Caribbean coast

Masses of rubbish are floating in the Caribbean, along the coast from neighbouring Guatemala. They are known as ‘eco-cides’ in Honduras.

A new phenomenon is appearing throughout Honduras.

Masses of rubbish are floating in the Caribbean, along the coast from neighbouring Guatemala. They are known as ‘eco-cides’ in Honduras.

Biologists say the level of contamination is unprecedented, and government leaders in Honduras blame neighbouring Guatemala for the disaster.

Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Honduras.