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The Public Ministry opened an investigation into former Attorney General Johel Zelaya for allegedly signing illegal contracts and unconstitutional actions that led to his removal through a political trial, with authorities seeking phone data.

Honduras's Constitutional Court granted an amparo (constitutional remedy) to former judge Marco Antonio Vallecillo and ordered an appeals court to issue a new, properly reasoned ruling on his pretrial detention in an extortion case, finding the original decision violated due process.

A court acquitted José Rodimiro Arita, former director of La Tolva maximum-security prison, of money laundering and criminal association charges, but found him guilty of breach of duty for failing to report 445,000 lempiras (about $17,800) that entered the facility; sentencing is scheduled for August 4.

Honduras's monthly trade deficit with China has surged to $256 million as of April 2026, with Chinese imports dominating the market while Honduran exports remain minimal, a deepening asymmetry since Honduras shifted diplomatic ties from Taiwan to mainland China in 2023.

A defamation complaint filed by lawyer Cossette López against Marlon Ochoa has been sent to trial court after reconciliation failed; Ochoa was removed as a National Electoral Council member in April following a congressional impeachment vote.

Honduras will hold an international public auction of its Embraer Legacy 600 presidential aircraft on July 10, with proceeds to fund health and education projects; the plane was purchased in 2014 for over $14.7 million and is now estimated to fetch $8–10 million.

Honduras has confirmed 4,605 suspected dengue cases this year, including 76 severe cases and one death, as rainy season conditions accelerate transmission of the mosquito-borne virus, with health officials urging immediate medical attention for fever and other symptoms.

The full bench of Honduras's Supreme Court will decide a constitutional appeal filed by retired General Romeo Vásquez Velásquez, after the Constitutional Chamber failed to reach unanimous agreement on the case filed in January 2025; his defense hopes for a favorable ruling that would overturn an arrest warrant against him.

Honduras inaugurated the UN-backed International Year of Women Farmers 2026 to recognize rural women's role in food production and address gaps in their access to land, credit, and technology, with data showing only 12% own land and 70% lack formal bank credit.

Congresswoman Iroshka Elvir says the Public Ministry is investigating journalist Armando Villanueva for alleged gender-based violence and defamation, and that she has been summoned to testify about verbal assaults she says occurred over several months.

Former prosecutors office staff fired since February 2026 filed a complaint against Attorney General Dagoberto Aspra alleging unjustified dismissals and nonpayment of severance and labor benefits, though Finance Ministry records show funds were transferred to the agency.

Honduras is preparing an international tender for 1,500 megawatts of firm capacity using liquefied natural gas, aiming to diversify its energy matrix and add capacity needed to meet growing demand over the next decade.

Starting August 1, Honduras will shift vaccination records from paper to a digital national system, allowing health authorities to track immunizations in real time, identify people needing doses, and improve disease prevention planning.

Honduras's National Autonomous University (UNAH) fell out of the QS World University Rankings 2027 for the second consecutive year after appearing in the list for four years, marking a competitive setback for public higher education in Honduras.

Congress approved a temporary six-month administrative amnesty allowing Hondurans to legally register commercial firearms without original purchase documents, provided they pass a background check and submit to ballistic inspection.

Honduras's judicial employee association has asked the Supreme Court to approve a 10% salary increase for approximately 6,000 workers, with a decision expected before the mid-year court recess in July.

Departments in western Honduras including Ocotepeque and Copán have suffered over 9,900 minutes without electricity in the first six months of 2026, blamed on aging infrastructure over 40 years old; ENEE says it will upgrade substations and trim vegetation to reduce outages.

Honduras's Supreme Court-appointed auditor (TSC) has begun reviewing the administrative tenure of Rebeca Ráquel Obando, who resigned as president of the court in March after making roughly 190 appointments during her term that drew criticism.

Honduras's Congress unanimously passed a law requiring businesses to disclose their true beneficial owners in a new centralized registry, aiming to combat money laundering, corruption, and terrorist financing.

The state utility ENEE will conduct scheduled maintenance and grid-strengthening work on June 18, causing outages lasting four to eight hours in sectors across Francisco Morazán, Choluteca, Cortés, Santa Bárbara, and Colón.

Congress began debate on sweeping reforms to Honduras's electric utility ENEE, aiming to reshape its corporate structure and finances to address the state company's L50 million daily fiscal deficit before lawmakers begin mid-year recess.

Copeco warned that Honduras will face heavy rainfall and electrical storms from June 15–21 as a trough and tropical wave move across the country, with the southern and western departments expected to see the most intense precipitation.

A dispute over overlapping duties between the interim technical chief and the administrative director at Honduras's largest hydroelectric plant, El Cajón, is stalling procurement of vital parts needed to keep all four turbines running, according to internal communications obtained by El Heraldo.

Honduras has recorded 2,711 student dropouts in the first half of the 2026 school year, with 75% from primary grades and poverty, violence, and poor school conditions cited as main causes.

Honduras's social-development ministry launched an online application platform for its National Scholarship Program, offering over 8,000 monthly grants of 4,000 lempiras (about $160) to university students with a GPA above 80%.

Honduras's state power utility ENEE requires L35.4 billion (roughly $1.4 billion USD) in domestic debt from 2026 to 2029 to cover payments to private generators, amid losses exceeding 34% and a total debt burden now at L73.3 billion.

Honduras has logged 3,823 suspected dengue cases through early June, with 66 hospitalizations and children under 15 the hardest-hit group, as health authorities urge residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites during the rainy season.

Honduras and the European Union signed a five-year, €6 million ($6.9 million) agreement to boost private-sector partnerships and sustainable investments, with aims to improve competitiveness, create jobs, and strengthen regulatory frameworks while emphasizing digital transformation and inclusion of women and youth.

Said Martínez will become the first Honduran to referee a World Cup match, taking charge of Qatar vs. Switzerland on June 13, with fellow Hondurans Walter López and Christian Ramírez serving as assistants.

Honduras's business council submitted proposals to modernize electricity regulations under review by Congress, urging independent regulators and stable rules to strengthen the grid and attract investment.