International News

The Atlantic basin has yet to produce a hurricane in 2026 despite five named storms, approaching a record quiet season unseen since satellite records began in 1966, with forecasters attributing the calm partly to El Niño conditions.

Dereck Moncada, an 18-year-old Honduran winger, has scored five goals in early matches for FC Lugano in Switzerland and has attracted interest from Wolverhampton of England's second division, where Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez plays.

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler held talks in the Dominican Republic with investors and airline representatives, including Grupo Barceló (which has no direct investments in Honduras) and Arajet, to promote tourism projects and expand air connectivity to position Honduras as a Caribbean hub.

Former President Manuel Zelaya confirmed he is traveling to Mexico to continue medical treatment after experiencing chest pressure, breathing difficulty, and oxygen loss, which he described as an urgent and serious health episode.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its public-charge inadmissibility rule effective September 18, 2026, which will affect Honduran and other migrants applying to adjust status and obtain permanent residency by evaluating their financial self-sufficiency and potential dependence on government benefits.

Honduran midfielder Kervin Arriaga is set to make his UEFA Champions League debut on Tuesday as AEK Athens faces Austrian side LASK in the competition's league-phase opener.

Honduran forward Dereck Moncada started for FC Lugano in a 3-1 away victory over Basel in Swiss league play, extending Lugano's perfect record to seven straight wins and 18 points.

Honduran midfielder David Ruíz came off the bench in the 74th minute of New York Red Bulls' draw with Seattle Sounders, completing six of seven passes in his first MLS appearance.

Honduran graduates of the National Autonomous University seeking to homologate or obtain degree equivalency in Spain must follow a series of steps, including requesting grade certification through the UNAH registry and securing authentication and apostille of their documents.

Honduran striker Bryan Róchez scored in Leixões SC's 3–1 victory over Amarante in Portugal's second division, his fourth goal in five matches this season.

Federal agents detained 121 people in an August 30 raid on a Memphis bar; several Hondurans have already been deported while community groups say eight others remain unaccounted for, and four were released at the scene after proving their immigration status.

Honduras's economic cabinet will meet with the International Monetary Fund next week in Washington to negotiate a new three-year agreement (2027–2029) as the Asfura administration closes, alongside discussions with the Millennium Challenge Corporation on 2027 funding.

Honduran forward Romell Quioto scored his third goal for Saudi second-division club Al-Ula in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Al-Raed, continuing a strong start to his stint in Saudi Arabia.

Lester Abel Martínez, a social-media communicator and owner of the Revista Digital Honduras page with 140,000 followers, has died in Madrid after a brief illness; he was 28.

Honduran forward Dereck Moncada played 67 minutes as FC Lugano secured its fifth consecutive Swiss Super League victory, beating Servette on a last-minute goal by substitute Albian Ajeti; Moncada has three league goals this season.

The US State Department rejected President Nasry Asfura's request for a transition period allowing Honduran TPS holders to seek legal counsel and explore alternative immigration pathways before the program's termination.

Anthony Abraham López Cruz, 23, died of a medical emergency while in custody in Bastrop County, Texas, two days after being arrested on August 10 for a traffic violation and suspected drunk driving; his family is demanding answers about the circumstances leading to his death.

AEK Athens midfielder Kervin Arriaga will wear a special patch during his first UEFA Champions League matches, a recognition UEFA gives players making their debut in Europe's premier club competition.

Honduran midfielder David Ruiz, 22, moved on loan from Inter Miami to New York Red Bulls for the remainder of the 2026 MLS season, with a purchase option and $75,000 in general allocation money heading to Miami in 2027.

Honduras and El Salvador established a permanent trade committee, joint logistics agenda, and investment-cooperation mechanisms during a business mission, with Honduran firms exploring Salvadoran market entry and Qatar expressing interest in investment opportunities.

Hurricanes Karina and Lowell both reached Category 4 strength with 145 mph winds on September 2, while Tropical Storm Marie strengthened nearby and a fourth system is being monitored for possible development.

Former congressman Fredy Nájera sought to withdraw his 2018 guilty plea in a New York federal drug-trafficking case, arguing his lawyer Manuel Rocha had a conflict of interest because Rocha also represented Honduran drug trafficker Wilter Blanco — the man Nájera's defense wanted to implicate in the 2009 killing of General Julián Arístides González.

Juan Carlos Arvizú Hernández, a Honduran drug trafficker known as 'Lanchita' and convicted of trafficking over 5,000 kg of cocaine through Central America to the United States, failed in his appeal to reduce his 30-year sentence, which he claimed violated Honduras's extradition treaty.

Port Vale manager Jon Brady expressed confidence in Honduran striker Keyrol Figueroa, who joined the English fourth-division club on loan from Liverpool, highlighting his speed, directness, and attacking unpredictability.

Human-rights defenders report that Honduran migrants deported from the US are being transferred to El Salvador under a 'Safe Third Country' agreement and detained in CECOT, a maximum-security prison, rather than processed as migrants.

Honduran forward Keyrol Figueroa, son of defender Maynor Figueroa, has left Liverpool on loan to Port Vale in England's fourth division this season to gain regular first-team experience and continue his development.

Honduras's ambassador to Washington will meet a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official on September 3 to propose alternatives for TPS beneficiaries facing expiration, including legal aid, temporary work authorizations, and orderly returns for those unable to regularize their status.

Alejandra Michel Ulloa Buezo, a 20-year-old mother from Comayagua, was fatally shot in her St. Louis apartment on August 29; her family suspects her ex-partner, though police have not confirmed an arrest or charges.

The end of Temporary Protected Status for more than 50,000 Hondurans in the US will force returnees to adapt after decades abroad, with experts warning of challenges in employment, housing, and an estimated $240 million annual loss in remittances to families.

Honduran striker Keyrol Figueroa was loaned to Port Vale in England's fourth division after Liverpool rejected a proposed move to France's first division and other higher-tier offers, sources said.