Browse Honduras Daily Stories

The National Congress opened its 29th Children's Congress with 128 child representatives from all 18 departments, who will spend four days developing leadership skills, sharing ideas about Honduras, and learning about civic participation.

The National Congress's Education Commission met with teacher representatives to discuss their demands for salary increases exceeding 3,000 lempiras (about $120) and continued social-security access after retirement, with the commission pledging to explore options with the Finance Ministry and presidency.

Honduras enacted a law requiring all ninth-grade and secondary students in public and private schools to receive training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and airway-clearance techniques, with instruction from certified organizations including the Red Cross and fire service.

UNICEF told Congress that over 5,000 Honduran schools—about 27% of the total—lack access to clean water and sanitation, hampering child health and nutrition; lawmakers are exploring which state agency should coordinate repairs and technical support to municipalities.

The Education Commission met with the Education Ministry and UPNFM to address concerns about the 10 Bilingual Normal Schools, with lawmakers denying rumors of closures and reaffirming that grades 7–9 will maintain bilingual instruction.

The Education Commission met with representatives of Honduras's 10 bilingual teacher-training Normal Schools to hear concerns about facilities, staffing, and operations, with lawmakers clarifying that the schools' properties remain under the Education Ministry's control.

A congressman from the Libre party introduced a bill to reform the 2014 anti-bullying law, requiring schools to establish prevention programs, internal reporting systems, immediate victim support, and conflict-resolution initiatives.

A legislative commission met with prosecutors to strengthen investigation procedures and prevention strategies against child and adolescent sexual abuse in schools, with 2025 data showing 1,082 reported cases across six major cities.

The National Congress unanimously approved a motion requiring the Public Prosecutor's office and police to report to lawmakers on how they handle complaints of sexual assault, rape, and harassment of children in schools, citing numerous reports of abuse.

A congressman has proposed a national student employment program offering tax incentives to companies hiring students aged 16–30 for part-time or flexible work compatible with their education, with full labor protections.

Congress's Education Committee approved a parental-rights law giving families a say in sex education and advanced plans to repair 109 public schools nationwide, with over 300 additional school interventions pending through a government investment fund.