America Honduras President Xiomara Castro formally denounced right-wing disinformation campaigns amid protests, defending her government’s progress since 2022 in reducing poverty and inequality in Honduras after 12 years of narco-linked rule
America Honduras Thousands of opposition supporters have marched in Honduras to demand clean and transparent presidential elections in November, voicing concerns over potential fraud and calling for electoral safeguards months ahead of the vote
America Honduras The US has officially canceled TPS for Honduras, ending protections granted after Hurricane Mitch in 1999, as it has deemed conditions safe for return despite concerns from migrant advocates about family separation and long-term residents’ futures
America Honduras 17 out of 18 departments in Honduras have reduced illiteracy rates below 4%, thanks to Cuba's "Yo, sí puedo" program and a national initiative led by President Xiomara Castro: the country is on the verge of being declared free of illiteracy
America Honduras The IMF has disbursed US $160 million to Honduras after completing the third review of its economic program, which has shown solid performance and macroeconomic stability despite a challenging global context
America Honduras 38 Honduras nationals, including children, have arrived on the first US voluntary deportation flight; the country offered financial aid and future legal reentry, as part of a new migration policy
America Honduras A Mother's Day concert in Tegucigalpa featured the prison band "Libertad," formed months ago to promote inmate reintegration through music as part of a broader rehabilitation program
America Honduras A deadly agrarian conflict in Bajo Aguán, a region with around 200 land dispute-related deaths, is being addressed with a US$2 million project with the UN aiming to strengthen state presence, human rights protection, and justice access
America Honduras Honduras has launched the 100 hotline for anonymously reporting animal abuse nationwide, aiming to strengthen animal protection and enforce penalties under the country's penal code
America Honduras Cafexpo 2025, Honduras largest coffee industry showcase, has been opened, bringing together producers, buyers and international experts; coffee is the country's top export produced, 30% of the agricultural GDP, and supports over 120.000 families
America Honduras A dry law was enforced for 3 days for the primary elections, halting approximately L35 (€1,2) million in San Pedro Sula’s economy, impacting 720+ businesses, and sparking concerns from business owners while authorities argue it ensures orderly voting
America Honduras Over 225.000 children aged 5 to 17 work in Honduras, a study by National University reveals, with experts linking child labor to structural poverty, as many children are forced to work to help their families survive
America Honduras Honduras is supporting the reintegration of returned migrants through economic aid, job programs, and cooperation with China and Mexico, aiming to reduce migration by creating opportunities, while also providing protection for vulnerable nationals