Timeline
7 events · 2 linked · 2 gaps · Hearing Sep 14, 2026
Business downturn after cash liquidity crisis
Tegucigalpa, Honduras·Loan agreement
Carlos's small import business lost its primary supplier contract, triggering a cash shortfall. He took out a high-interest loan to keep the business afloat, which later became the source of recurring threats.
Loan pressure increased — threats from lender
Tegucigalpa, Honduras·Lender threat emails
After missing two consecutive payments, Carlos began receiving threatening messages from the lender's representatives demanding immediate repayment and warning of consequences for his family.
Debt collector contacted family by phone
Family home, San Pedro Sula, Honduras·Call logs
A man identifying himself as a collections agent began calling the family home directly, speaking with Maria and demanding to know Carlos's whereabouts and the repayment timeline.
Debt collector visited family home
Family home, San Pedro Sula, Honduras·Police report (2022)
The same collector arrived in person at the family residence, confronted Maria and Diego on the doorstep, and left a written warning. The family did not feel safe reporting the visit until weeks later.
Brother and mother harassed at home
Family home, San Pedro Sula, Honduras·Brother's affidavit, Mother's affidavit
Following the in-person visit, threats escalated — Diego was followed on his way to work and Maria received late-night calls warning the family to "settle the debt or face consequences." Neither has yet provided a written account.
Client departed country
Departure via Tegucigalpa to the United States·Passport copy
Fearing for his safety after the escalation at the family home, Carlos left Honduras and traveled to the United States, arriving at a port of entry where he expressed fear of returning.
Family affidavit requested
San Pedro Sula, Honduras·Brother's affidavit
Paralegal James Wilson reached out to Diego to request a notarized affidavit describing the harassment the family experienced after Carlos's departure, to corroborate the continued-risk narrative.