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Honduran military arrested Henry Zalaya Umanzor, 45, a Salvadoran citizen suspected of illegal entry and criminal gang ties, at the El Amatillo border crossing in Valle; authorities say he has a criminal record in El Salvador for document forgery and aggravated robbery.

National penitentiary security personnel arrested a woman at Ilama Prison in Santa Bárbara after discovering a package of suspected illicit drugs hidden in her body during a visit.

Authorities are investigating a mother in Roatán on suspicion of child abuse after two siblings, ages 4 and 13, were admitted to hospital with burn injuries; the incident allegedly occurred on Sunday.

A woman with multiple knife wounds was discovered dead in an unfinished house in the La Pista neighborhood of Catacamas, Olancho, on Saturday morning; police have not yet identified her or identified suspects.

A Honduran court approved the extradition of 30-year-old Humberto Eliseo Sánchez Baca, known as "El Chevo," to El Salvador, where he faces charges of aggravated extortion, organized crime, and conspiracy to commit murder.

The remains of Olvin Ariel Aguilera, a man reported missing by family, were discovered dismembered in El Zapote, San Antonio de Flores, Choluteca.

The anti-extortion and counterterrorism division arrested a man known as "El Matata," allegedly an MS-13 gang leader in the Sula Valley, seizing a firearm and cocaine with an illicit market value of over 750,000 lempiras (about $30,000).

The body of a woman was discovered unclothed in a vacant lot in the Cabañas neighborhood of El Progreso, Yoro; authorities are investigating the circumstances and possible motive.

An elderly man died after being hit by a car while crossing the Anillo Periférico in Tegucigalpa on Sunday, July 26, in the area between the Divino Paraíso and Cantarero López neighborhoods.

Moisés Girón was fatally shot in front of his house in the Ramón Amaya Amador neighborhood of Comayagüela; police are investigating the killing.

Honduras's Criminal Investigation Directorate reported 118 arrests of suspects linked to murders of women through July 2026, the result of nationwide investigative operations and intelligence work.

A man and woman were convicted of sexual assault, aggravated assault, and family violence against three children ages 6, 9, and 12, with the stepfather receiving 43.5 years and his partner an additional sentence.

A four-vehicle collision near Cofradía in Cortés left three people injured and hospitalized; the driver of one vehicle fled the scene.

Honduras is deploying traffic-control brigades on the CA-5 highway near Amarateca to combat drunk driving, speeding, and traffic violations, with plans to expand the surveillance strategy to high-risk roads nationwide.

Four cousins—ages 14, 15, 20, and undisclosed—were kidnapped from their homes in La Ceiba, Atlántida, and later found dead and bound in two locations across the city.

Allan Adalid Barahona Lanza, 37, was found dead in the village of Jicarito in Cantarranas, Francisco Morazán; authorities say an autopsy will determine the cause and manner of death as investigations continue.

Transport industry leaders and government officials, including the Anti-Extortion and Terrorist Associations Division, agreed to strengthen joint efforts against extortion targeting drivers and bus companies while improving road safety and order in major cities.

Social communicator Carlos Bustillo del Valle was discovered deceased and decomposed in his home in the La Cruz neighborhood of Catacamas, Olancho, after neighbors reported a foul odor; the cause of death remains unclear.

Marco Sorto and Arnaldo Mejía died at Hospital Santa Teresa de Comayagua after sustaining severe injuries when they fell from the bed of a vehicle on Thursday night.

A man identified as Samuel Mejía was killed by at least nine gunshot wounds in El Sauzal, Yoro on Wednesday afternoon; police and forensic authorities arrived to investigate.

National Police arrested a man accused of sexually abusing his 14-year-old cousin in El Progreso, Yoro, resulting in the child's pregnancy; a judicial warrant was issued in 2024 and the suspect now faces charges of sexual assault against a minor.

Congress approved an extension of the contract between the national prison authority and a supplier installing body scanners and X-ray equipment in Honduran prisons to strengthen security and control in the penal system.

An autopsy confirmed that businessman and rancher Rodbin Antonio Suazo, 49, died from a fall in a remote area of Comayagua, with no criminal involvement, according to police.

Elmer Natanael Ramírez, 45, was fatally attacked with a machete to the head by an acquaintance while drinking at a home in San Nicolás, Copán; a suspect was found at the scene with the weapon.

Police in Yoro arrested a doctor and a hospital orderly for allegedly releasing the body of four-year-old Ian Suárez, who died in an armed attack, to family members without following proper protocol, though colleagues contend the doctor acted correctly.

Police arrested a 16-year-old accused in the September 2025 shooting death of 66-year-old merchant Ada Díaz in La Ceiba; authorities say the killing may have resulted from mistaken identity, with the victim allegedly confused with a rival gang informant.

A man was killed by attackers on a motorcycle at a soccer field in Olanchito, Yoro, and was taken to a local hospital where he died; authorities have not released his identity.

Police arrested a man and woman on the Pan-American Highway in San Lorenzo, Valle on Friday and seized 34 packages of suspected marijuana during a roadside vehicle inspection.

Border police arrested Matthew Saul Castro, a 30-year-old American, at the Las Manos checkpoint in El Paraíso after detecting a red Interpol alert for two murder charges in the United States; he was also previously detained in Honduras in connection with a killing in Yoro.

Rossell Cardona was killed by multiple gunshot wounds on the evening of July 8 in the Las Acacias boulevard area of Catacamas, Olancho; police are investigating the motive and identity of those responsible.