America Honduras A record number of 248.000 foreign migrants passing through the country heading to the United States has been registered
America Honduras Honduran Vice Admiral Jorge Fortin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, has reaffirmed the military's commitment to democracy and criticized the recent attempts to destabilize President Xiomara Castro's administration
America Honduras The country has secured a 36-month agreement with the IMF for US$830 million to fund economic reform policies aimed at enhancing stability and promoting inclusive growth, with focus on fiscal space, structural reforms, and climate resilience
America Honduras Heavy rains have caused the collapse of a road in the Copán Ruinas area, leaving around 60 communities without communication and urging authorities to repair the damage to ensure essential supplies and medical access for residents
America Honduras The country is planning to build a remote prison colony on an island for 2.000 gang leaders, following a recent gang-related prison massacre; critics argue it fails to address the root causes of gang violence and raises environmental concerns
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