International News

Nicaragua's government formally renounced the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) treaty and recalled its representatives with immediate effect, a move that comes after the OAS called on President Daniel Ortega to restore public freedoms.

Honduras's investment minister met with about 50 U.S. and international business leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York to promote investment opportunities in logistics and other sectors, saying improved credit ratings could unlock better financing terms.

A man found dead in the Arizona desert in 2010 remains unidentified 16 years later, though he carried a hotel card from Honduras, photographs, a rosary, and a snake-like tattoo on his right arm that authorities hope could help identify him.

CNBS Superintendent María Betsabé Franco presented Honduras's progress on a new Securities Market Law at the Inter-American Development Bank's BankLAC forum in Washington, highlighting expanded financing access for small businesses and regulation of tokenized assets.

Honduras surrendered a 1-0 lead to fall 2-1 to Martinique on October 2 in Concacaf Nations League group play, leaving the team on the brink of elimination after two losses in three matches.

Sergio García, Oscar Rodríguez, and Diego Martínez claimed victory in an individual time-trial event covering 150 kilometers across El Salvador, demonstrating Honduras's competitive cycling strength regionally.

Wilson Noel Quintero Guzmán, a former Honduran Army officer, escaped after being lured to Russia by a fake Facebook job ad promising security work, then coerced into combat; he is now sharing his story to warn other Hondurans of similar recruitment schemes.

COHEP participated in the launch of the Skills Passport, an ILO and CINTERFOR program enabling mutual recognition of labor certifications across Latin America and the Caribbean to boost worker mobility and regional competitiveness.

CONCACAF named Kwinsi Williams of Trinidad and Tobago to referee Honduras's Nations League match against Martinique on Friday, October 2, a crucial game for Honduras's bid to advance in the competition.

Honduras's Attorney General and Supreme Court are participating in the UN's 15th Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, seeking international agreements to strengthen cybersecurity in the country's justice system.

A 56-year-old Honduran woman was sought by El Salvadoran authorities after allegedly lending her cellphone to a prisoner under police watch at a San Salvador hospital; her family says she was unaware it was illegal and meant only to help him contact relatives.

At the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, Honduras's chief judge Wagner Vallecillo Paredes committed to rolling out digital case files and strengthening efforts against human trafficking, aiming to reduce court delays and improve victim support.

Honduras defeated Jamaica 1-0 in Kingston in a CONCACAF Nations League Group B match, with 19-year-old Keyrol Figueroa scoring early to earn the team its first three points after an opening loss to Surinam.

Honduras travels to Jamaica for a critical World Cup qualifier after a heavy defeat to Surinam put the team's qualification hopes at risk.

A cybersecurity investigation found that Chinese-linked hackers used malware called SparroWocky to spy on and remotely control government systems in eight Latin American countries, including Honduras, between mid-2025 and 2026.

Honduran utility player Mauricio Dubón hit his 12th home run of the 2026 season with the Atlanta Braves, a new career high in a single MLB season.

Honduras's Attorney General and Supreme Court presented the country's anti-trafficking progress at the UN's 15th Crime Prevention Congress in Abu Dhabi, highlighting plans for specialized prosecutors and reformed criminal legislation.

Two Central American researchers documented the historical trail of remains attributed to General Francisco Morazán, revealing that El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele previously claimed the remains had disappeared after a 19th-century grave robbery—contradicting his recent announcement that he relocated them to a new mausoleum.

Wilfredo Lemuel Medina Zelaya, 36, traveled to Russia in late April for work to pay for his sick daughter's medical care but has been missing since July 10; his family says he was recruited into the conflict and appeals to Honduras's Foreign Ministry for help locating him.

Franklin Núñez Palacios, a Honduran content creator known as 'La Tafloo,' was arrested in Houston, Texas on September 25 and faces a preliminary charge of domestic assault involving a family member, with questions about his immigration status and possible deportation.

Honduras Undersecretary of State Pamela Handal Rivera and El Salvador's Deputy Foreign Minister Adriana Mira signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between their countries' diplomatic institutes.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Mireya Agüero and Seychelles's Foreign Minister Barry Faure signed a joint communiqué formally establishing diplomatic relations between the two nations.

A caravan of about 300 migrants, predominantly from Honduras, crossed into Mexico from Guatemala on September 25, intending to reach the United States or settle in Mexico, citing economic hardship as their reason for leaving.

At the UN General Assembly, Honduras and the Global Partnership for Education announced roughly $70 million for 'Toward a More Inclusive Education: Transforming Rural Schools,' a program aimed at expanding and improving rural school access.

Honduras's consulate in the New York region visited ICE detention centers across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to interview 38 Honduran nationals, provide birth certificates, and offer legal follow-up support.

The Central American Bank for Economic Integration increased the availability of its data to the public from 30% to 70%, expanding transparency and citizen access to information across the region.

Honduras's consul general in McAllen, Texas, provided consular assistance to 52 unaccompanied Honduran children in US custody under the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

President Asfura attended the EU's Global Green Bonds Initiative launch at the UN General Assembly in New York, pitching Honduras's climate and water challenges to attract sustainable investment.

The five-nation Mundo Maya organization (Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, Belize, and Guatemala) agreed to develop an integrated tourism corridor linking archaeological sites, culture, and gastronomy, with visitors able to tour multiple destinations in a single trip.

Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero met her Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha at the 81st UN General Assembly, signing a Honduras-Ukraine cooperation roadmap for 2026–2029.