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The government and private-sector leaders, including Cohep president Anabel Gallardo, have lobbied US officials to prevent tariff increases, warning that higher duties on maquila and coffee exports would cost jobs and drive migration.

A federal judge in Boston on July 21 suspended new restrictions on work authorization for asylum seekers and some TPS beneficiaries, though Honduras's TPS cancellation remains in effect.

The United States will impose tariffs of at least 2.5% on about 60 countries, including Honduras, citing forced labor and child labor in supply chains; the measure threatens Honduran exports of coffee, melons, and lobster, which face existing duties ranging from 10% to 25%.

Honduran winger Luis Palma delivered an assist and played a key role in Lech Poznan's 4–1 victory over AGF Aarhus in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

Honduras is closing its consulate general in Shanghai on July 31, shifting consular services to the embassy in Beijing as part of a cost-reduction and organizational efficiency review of its diplomatic network.

A May law passed unanimously by Congress lets returning Honduran migrants import up to $150,000 in household goods and $100,000 in work equipment duty-free within 12 months of return.

A diplomat and analyst says President Nasry Asfura must rebuild Honduras's relationship with the United States and find common ground on trade to negotiate relief from a 10% tariff the US is imposing on Central American exports.

Four Hondurans drowned in Ohio's Scioto River while attempting to rescue a Salvadoran man in distress; Honduras's Foreign Ministry has begun repatriation procedures for the bodies, and surviving children are in U.S. protective custody pending return to Honduras.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said on social media that he would not initiate conflict with Honduras over the disputed Conejo Island, calling it absurd to fight a neighboring country over an uninhabited islet, while reaffirming military operations in the Gulf of Fonseca will continue to combat drug trafficking.

Sua Martínez Ibarra, a Honduran human-rights defender who has led regional efforts against human trafficking, was selected by the US State Department for its International Visitor Leadership Program and elected by fellow Latin American participants to moderate forums in Washington, St. Louis, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

Marleni Flores, president of the Louisiana Attorneys Association, says Honduran TPS beneficiaries are anxiously waiting on both a US government decision about their status and any further steps the Honduran government may take on their behalf.

Isis Verónica Zúniga Raudales, 39, from El Porvenir in Francisco Morazán, was found dead in Michoacán on July 17, ten days after disappearing in Guanajuato; Mexican authorities have not disclosed the cause of death or any investigation details.

Honduras formally responded to a diplomatic note from El Salvador demanding that Honduras cease sovereign acts on Conejo Island in the Pacific, reaffirming Honduran sovereignty over the disputed territory.

Arnold Alexander Ávila Guardado, 21, drowned in a river near Austin, Texas, after a sudden surge in water level swept him away while he was swimming with friends; his family is seeking funds to repatriate his body to Honduras.

Honduran defender Andy Nájar made his comeback from a muscle injury in Nashville SC's 1–0 victory over Atlanta United on July 18, with the win extending the team's lead atop the MLS Eastern Conference.

Honduras deposited its ratification of the ICSID Convention (the treaty governing investment disputes between states and foreign investors) with the World Bank in Washington, and the accord will enter into force for Honduras on August 16, making it a member of the Centre.

Ella Laboriel, a singer and actress of Honduran descent who broke ground in Mexican rock during the 1960s and worked across music, film, and theater, died of a pulmonary illness in Tampico at 77.

Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero said she will meet El Salvador's foreign minister in coming days to discuss Isla Conejo, a long-disputed islet in the Gulf of Fonseca, while affirming bilateral ties remain constructive.

Honduran forward Erick Puerto, starting in both legs, helped BATE Borisov of Belarus advance past Albania's AF Elbasani on penalties in Conference League qualifying and will face Switzerland's Sion next.

The US Department of Homeland Security has capped international student visa stays at four years and foreign journalist permits at 240 days (eight months), with extensions available if approved, affecting Honduran students and media professionals seeking to work or study in the United States.

Juan Flores, president of the Fundación 15 de Septiembre, says Honduras's Foreign Ministry and consulates are failing to address Honduran migrants hospitalized in the United States and calls on the human-rights commissioner to investigate the situation.

President Nasry Asfura led a symbolic visit to Conejo Island in the Pacific with top civilian and military officials to reaffirm Honduras's sovereignty after El Salvador sent a diplomatic note demanding Honduras cease exercising jurisdiction over the territory, citing a 1992 International Court of Justice ruling.

Honduran club Olimpia lost 5–0 to MLS side FC Cincinnati in its second and final warm-up match in the United States, extending a troubling tour in which the team conceded eight goals without scoring.

Romell Quioto has signed with a Saudi Arabian club after scoring multiple goals in the kingdom's second division, continuing his international career.

After the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans, migration specialist Julio Gannon says affected individuals have alternatives but should consult an immigration attorney to understand what benefits they may qualify for under US law.

Getsel Montes won his fifth title in Costa Rica as Herediano defeated Liga Deportiva Alajuelense 1–0 in the Supercopa, with midfielder Elías Aguilar scoring the decisive free kick in the 81st minute.

Vice Minister Diana Waleska Herrera emphasized the importance of protecting the region's major water sources across Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to ensure water security and strengthen agricultural production.

Honduras's ambassador to Colombia announced a strategy to deepen economic ties and attract Colombian capital to maquila manufacturing, banking, agribusiness, and automotive production to create jobs and boost exports.

CD Olimpia was overwhelmed by MLS's Houston Dynamo in a 3-0 defeat during a US warm-up tour, with an own goal and a strike from Franco Negri sealing the loss.

Economic Development Minister Eddy Ordóñez said Honduras hopes the United States will hold tariffs steady or reduce them when current rates expire on July 24, and noted the government has removed non-tariff barriers and approved a forced-labor ban to support bilateral negotiations.