Rixi Moncada

Rixi Moncada
Minister of National Defense
In office
1 September 2024 – 27 May 2025
PresidentXiomara Castro
Preceded byJosé Zelaya
Succeeded byXiomara Castro (acting)
Minister of Finances
In office
27 January 2022 – 3 January 2024
PresidentXiomara Castro
Preceded byLuis Mata
Succeeded byMarlon Ochoa
Minister of Labor and Social Security
In office
27 January 2006 – 27 January 2008
PresidentManuel Zelaya
Preceded byGerman Leitzelar
Succeeded byMayra Mejía
Personal details
Born (1965-02-13) 13 February 1965
PartyLiberty and Refoundation
SpouseEnrique Arias
Children3
Alma mater

Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy (born 13 February 1965) is a Honduran lawyer and financier who served as Minister of National Defense from September 2024 until May 2025, becoming the first woman to hold the position. A member of the Liberty and Refoundation party, she previously served as Minster of Finance from 2022 to 2024, member of the National Electoral Council from 2019 to 2022 and Minister of Labor and Social Security from 2006 to 2008. She is a presidential candidate in the 2025 general election.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Rixi Moncada, la pieza clave que llevó al poder al Partido Libre y ahora administrará las finanzas de Honduras". Criterio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  2. ^ "Rixi Moncada se proclama candidata oficial de Libre y dice que ahora toca la unidad del partido". Proceso Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-03-09.