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
America Honduras A tutoring program to tackle school failure in rural areas has been launched, sending teachers into coffee fields and using phone calls where the internet is scarce, helping thousands of children catch up academically and return to school
America Honduras A urgent CELAC summit to address migration and regional unity amidst US anti-immigration measures has been called by Honduras' President Xiomara Castro
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