America Honduras Honduras is facing the potential loss of thousands of jobs if the US proceeds with plans to withdraw its military bases from the country, raising concerns about economic stability and employment opportunities for Hondurans
America Honduras US military bases in Honduras may be expelled if President-elect Trump proceeds with mass deportations of Hondurans, warned President Xiomara Castro, emphasizing their economic contributions and urging constructive dialogue
America Honduras The number of migrants passing through Honduras dropped by 30,1% in 2024, mainly due to stricter measures in Panama as well as the country itself
America Honduras Honduras has declared 900 micro-watersheds as protected areas to conserve critical water resources, safeguard biodiversity, and promote sustainable environmental practices
America Honduras The San Francisco Javier Human Development Center in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, has been inaugurated by Spain; this €300.000 project will provide education, psychosocial support, and basic services to 350 youth and 120 families from marginalized communities
America Honduras Honduran President Xiomara Castro announced rescue and relocation efforts for flood-affected communities in Cortés, alongside plans for shelters, a Bailey bridge in San Pedro Sula, and preventive measures prioritizing vulnerable populations
America Honduras Tropical Storm Sara has prompted Honduras to declare a national red alert as the storm threatens Central America with heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, affecting also Belize, El Salvador, eastern Guatemala and western Nicaragua
America Honduras Honduras predicts its largest-ever shrimp export decline this year, with exports to Taiwan dropping over 50% due to the end of diplomatic ties and preferential trade agreements, potentially costing US$45 million in revenue as a 20% tariff now applies
America Honduras Cybercrime reports in Honduras have surged by 500% over the past three years, according to recent reports from the Cybercrime Investigation Unit of the DPI
America Honduras The country is facing a national health emergency due to a dengue outbreak with over 160.000 cases and 138 deaths in 2024; a US$4 million equipment donation from China is helping combat the epidemic and reduce new cases
America Honduras Honduras has extended the partial state of emergency, initially implemented in December 2022 to reduce criminal violence, for another 45 days, as the country continues to face high homicide rates, with over 3.600 murders reported from January
America Honduras The Honduran prosecutor's office has filed official charges against business owners of the mining companies Inversiones Los Pinares and Ekotec for extensive environmental damage to the Montaña de Botaderos National Park
America Honduras The "Zero Deforestation by 2029" plan has been launched in Honduras, involving the armed forces to combat illegal activities like logging and land use by criminal groups in protected areas