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The Public Ministry has requested pretrial procedures from the Supreme Court to swear in an expert witness in the ongoing investigation of former Social Development Minister José Carlos Cardona and others.

The Public Ministry has requested preliminary proceedings against five members of Congress from the Libre party and two former Social Development Ministry officials on suspicion of fraud and breach of official duties harming the state.

The National Congress unanimously approved 10 contracts funded by the Inter-American Development Bank and Central American Bank for Economic Integration to carry out social projects and consulting work across multiple departments, though lawmakers noted the absence of contract values in the vote.

An analysis of Honduras's migrant reintegration program found 581 beneficiaries and over L1.5 million (about $60,000) in payments listed in detailed records but not reflected in official summaries, raising questions about accountability in the L104.3 million fund distributed since January 2025.

The Association for a More Just Society (ASJ) reported that over L113 million (approximately $4.5 million USD) in state funds were transferred to a nonprofit during the previous administration through contracts that allegedly bypassed public-bidding requirements, with 90% of the agreements operating outside legal frameworks.