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The leader of the Liberal Party's congressional caucus, Jorge Cálix, says he will demand government explanations for the halted construction of the Salamá hospital and plans to mobilize Liberal lawmakers from affected departments to push for completion.

Congressman Fabricio Sandoval of the Libre party confirmed he will appear before the Supreme Court on October 29 at 10:00 a.m. for a pretrial hearing in a case related to the now-defunct Permanent Commission of the previous National Congress.

Alberto Cruz, president of Congress's Labor Commission, said the chamber has not formally received a proposal to reform Honduras's part-time employment law, though he reaffirmed the commission's openness to suggestions from business and unions that do not violate national law or international labor treaties.

Congressman Fabricio Sandoval of the Libre party filed a voluntary appearance before the Supreme Court in a judicial proceeding involving former members of Congress's permanent commission.

Nationalist congressman Kilvett Bertrand announced that Congress will consider security measures modeled on El Salvador's approach, including restrictions on gang-related tattoos, harsher penalties for minors committing serious crimes, and a possible maximum-security prison in Naco, Santa Bárbara.

Deputy Antonio César Rivera Callejas says Congress should conduct a consensus analysis of whether Honduras should remain in the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), citing the non-binding nature of its resolutions and questioning its effectiveness.

President Nasry Asfura will attend the 2027 Latin America and Caribbean Economic Forum in Panama City on January 27–28, organized by Panama's government and the CAF development bank.

Humberto Figueroa, former president of the Judicial Employees Association, is urging Congress to pass the Judicial Council Law, which would convert hundreds of temporary and interim court staff to permanent positions and enable transparent hiring practices.

Former President Manuel Zelaya, leader of the Libre party, denied social media reports of his death and confirmed he is undergoing treatment for a condition affecting several organs, which he says may continue for a couple of years.

A PINU-SD congressman introduced a bill this Tuesday to declare a national emergency and authorize mass food cultivation on unused state-owned land.

Demonstrators blocked the CA-5 highway in Villanueva and a detour toward Calán in Cortés department, disrupting traffic in the area.

Congressman Rashid Mejía introduced a proposal to adjust disability, old-age, and survivor pensions under the Social Security Institute (IHSS) in line with inflation, addressing what he called unfair contribution gaps across income levels.

Honduras's campaign-finance regulator (UFTF) has upheld a fine of more than L146.4 million (about $5.9 million) against a politically obligated entity that failed to disclose 21 private contributions.

The Supreme Court's full bench approved regularization of interim judicial positions, subjecting current officeholders to a review of judicial-career requirements and internal competitive selection to determine who meets legal qualifications to remain in their posts.

A Libre lawmaker endorsed a localized state of emergency in municipalities with high violence, saying past applications reduced homicides and calling for human-rights oversight and temporary rather than permanent deployment.

Congressman Sabillón said the National Congress is expected to approve a cybersecurity law within the coming days.

President Tomás Zambrano of the National Congress announced the executive branch has submitted the 2027 budget of approximately 455.4 billion lempiras (about $18.2 billion), emphasizing drought relief, water infrastructure, and security as priorities and setting an expected approval vote for mid-December.

Congress president Tomás Zamrano signed an agreement joining the National Congress to the Open Government Partnership, a multilateral initiative aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.

Congressman Rumy Bueso said the Liberal caucus rejects the government's energy reforms, arguing they weaken state utility ENEE, and will introduce a counterproposal to strengthen the public company without privatization.

Julissa Villanueva, former security undersecretary, is outside Honduras and did not appear at the anti-corruption unit ATIC's offices; her legal team requested permission to testify via Zoom.

A Libre congresswoman said her party opposes electoral law reforms presented to Congress this week unless Libre gains representation on the National Electoral Council and Electoral Justice Court, arguing it merits a seat as one of the three largest political forces.

Congressman Antonio Rivera Callejas says Congress will vote to extend by three to five months the deadline for the CNE electoral board to seat its third full board member, allowing it to meet quorum with a substitute member in the interim.

Kilvett Bertrand, president of Congress's Defense and Sovereignty Commission, said El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's recent remarks affirm Honduras's sovereignty over Isla Conejo and should resolve any dispute over the territory.

The National Agrarian Institute director announced plans to distribute over 4,000 definitive property titles in Honduras's northern region to strengthen legal security for farming families, with 120 titles handed out in an initial phase.

Honduras's National Human Rights Ombudsman Blanca Izaguirre called on government agencies to prioritize human security and fulfill obligations to fishing communities, including compensation payments and educational scholarships ordered by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in a 2021 judgment against the Honduran state.

Hugo Maldonado, president of Honduras's human-rights committee CODEH, says violent police evictions of communities established 50 or more years ago are deepening the country's social crisis, urging courts rather than security forces to resolve land disputes.

A CESPAD environmental-justice adviser says Honduras's persistent agrarian conflicts — involving 77 cases nationwide — are being mishandled by the government, with agroindustrial evictions rising under new legislation that she argues ignores root causes and requires comprehensive land reform.

Lawmakers passed a decree to restructure agricultural debt and forgive arrears, with PROGRANO president Dulio Medina urging the president to sign it to help grain producers regain access to credit and ensure the nation's planting season.

Congresswoman Marixa Julín (PINU-SD) said Honduras's power crisis demands reform, noting that companies owe the state power utility nearly 20 billion lempiras ($800 million) and that outdated contracts dating to the 1990s energy crisis must be renegotiated to protect consumers and reduce losses.

The National Congress is convened for an ordinary plenary session on Tuesday, June 30, at 4 p.m.