America Honduras Local coffee farmers have received a fair trade certification with which they will be paid a fair price for their coffee: a significant step forward as it ensures that they will receive equitable compensation
America Honduras The country has started negotiations on a free trade agreement with China that would mark a historic step in their diplomatic and economic relations, with the planned approval of exporting bananas, coffee, and shrimp from Honduras
America Honduras Following a tragedy that left 46 inmates dead, the country has adopted El Salvador-style tactics to intervene in prisons, with Armed Forces taking control, aiming to break the cycle of crime, while authorities conduct raids and seize weapons
America Honduras Honduras has inaugurated an embassy in Beijing after severing ties with Taiwan, following the country’s formal establishment of ties with China, and as a move to signify the strengthening of diplomatic relations
America Honduras The Parliament has extended amnesty for irregular migrants until next year, exempting migrants from penalties to enable them to transit irregularly without financial consequences
America Honduras The country has successfully contained its outbreaks of Avian Influenza in migratory birds, leading to the suspension of the established health emergency in the country
America Honduras The country has announced negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with China following the establishment of diplomatic relations and the termination of ties with Taiwan, which is expected to bring opportunities for improved access of Honduran products
America Honduras The government has formally thanked the UN for its support in the process of implementing the International Commission against Impunity and Corruption CICIH, which is expecting a group of experts in the coming days
America Honduras President Xiomara Castro has signed a letter at the Council of Ministers to ratify the installation of the International Commission Against Impunity in Honduras (CICIH) in the country, thus initiating the work of the group of experts
America Honduras President Xiomara Castro met with Cuban Minister of Education Ena Elsa Velázquez to discuss the support that Cuba is offering to Honduras to eradicate illiteracy, including the Cuban professionals that are currently teaching to over 30.000 Hondurans
America Honduras President Xiomara Castro signed an executive agreement that allows the use and commercialisation of emergency contraceptive pills in the country, accompanied by education with a comprehensive approach to women's rights
America Honduras President Xiomara Castro has instructed her foreign minister to establish official relations with China in order to expand its internal investments and fund availability, a move that ends the country’s ties with Taiwan
America Honduras According to preliminary data from the National Coffee Institute, this past month national coffee exports have increased by 32%, helped by a dramatic surge in market demand due to buyers seeking alternative coffee providers