Honduras

In 2023, Honduras experienced a 40,4% decrease in deportations, with 56.172 individuals repatriated, including 11.220 children, as reported by the National Institute of Migration

Próspera ZEDE, the Honduras special economic zone, has officially recognized Bitcoin as a unit of account: this move effectively acknowledges the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency in diverse commercial, tax, and financial transactions

The UN has approved the formation of the International Commission against Corruption and Impunity, following President Xiomara Castro's campaign promise, with the mandate granted to UN Secretary-General António Guterres to support its establishment

The UN has urged Honduras to extend the deadline for a migration amnesty benefiting thousands of migrants crossing the country, as it has over 522.000 irregular entries thus far reported this year

The Central American Bank for Economic Integration approved a US$606,9 million loan for Honduras to finance a program aimed at expanding and improving the country's road infrastructure

Honduras has rejected a new Texan anti-immigrant law, criticising it for jeopardising international norms and deporting migrants without a US-Mexico readmission agreement, emphasising on the obligation to protect Hondurans abroad

In Tegucigalpa hundreds of protesters, supported by opposition parties, voiced discontent over the appointment of public officials, alleging insufficient votes in the National Congress

Honduras has called its ambassador in Israel for consultations due to the severe humanitarian situation in Gaza, joining other Latin American nations, such as Colombia and Chile, in expressing concerns about Israel's actions in the Palestinian territory

The Ministry of Health is creating self-learning online courses to educate healthcare professionals about the National Health Model, Family Health Teams, and Response Guidelines, with an emphasis on quality improvement and tailored educational materials

The partial state of exception was extended until 17 November particularly to combat extortion by gangs; the targeted operations conducted by security forces in some of the most violent municipalities resulted in the arrest of over 5.000 individuals

Municipalities will soon begin the phased repair of educational centers, starting with sanitation systems and progressing to roofs and floors to avoid disrupting students' activities

President Xiomara Castro visited Honduran immigrants in shelters in the US southern border, acknowledging the humanitarian crisis and the need for collective efforts to ensure security and respect for their rights

Scientists are using special mosquitoes to combat dengue, a groundbreaking strategy by the World Mosquito Program, with 9 million specially bred mosquitoes being released over six months, offering a potential solution to the rising infection rate