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A Libre congressman introduced a bill to temporarily reduce fuel prices in Honduras, aiming to ease costs for households and sectors dependent on transportation.

La Ceiba's municipal government and COPECO will dredge the Adán Creek, which flows through about 50 vulnerable neighborhoods, to improve water flow and reduce flooding during the rainy season, with longer-term flood-mitigation projects planned.

The Honduran Institute of Land Transport (IHTT) is working with Roatán tourism operators to regularize minivans and buses already serving tourists and to explore legal frameworks for formal concessions—not to immediately legalize four-door cars as taxis, transport leaders say.

Fosdeh researcher Jorge Henríquez warns that sustained inflation is forcing Honduran families to reduce food intake and nutrition, shift to cheaper staples, and take out loans to cover basic monthly expenses.

A proposal by liberal congressman Marlon Lara would strengthen oversight and control of chemical precursors used to make synthetic drugs like fentanilo, with education, monitoring, and sanctions aimed at protecting young people and national security.

Liberal congressman Jhosy Toscano introduced a proposal to improve drinking-water service to several neighborhoods in Cantarranas, aiming to benefit approximately 23,000 residents.

Infrastructure Minister Aníbal Ehrler inspected ongoing paving and modernization work on multiple roads in Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela, including a southern bypass designed to reduce congestion and keep heavy traffic out of the city center.

Firefighters responded to numerous emergencies across Tegucigalpa on September 24 after intense rainfall, including rescuing a man from a storm drain, clearing a landslide blocking the road to Valle de Ángeles, and addressing a sinkhole that threatens about ten homes.

Honduras's maquila exports fell 8.0% year-over-year through July 2026 to $2.91 billion, driven by a $221.3 million decline in textile and apparel sales to the US and reduced electrical-harness shipments, with industry leaders warning of global trade reconfiguration.

Congressman Carlos Umaña proposed legislation to shield gamblers and their families from losing property and savings through uncontrolled betting at casinos and gaming establishments, including a mechanism for voluntary self-exclusion.

San Pedro Sula will hold a Color Run on September 27 benefiting Hospital Leonardo Martínez, with three distance options (3K, 5K, 10K) starting at 5:30 a.m.; registration costs 600 lempiras (about $24) and includes a kit with hydration drink, snacks, and gear.

The Honduran Congress referred a bill regulating chemical precursors used in clandestine drug labs to the Defense Committee, with backing from Defense, Security, and Health officials.

Honduras's 911 emergency system conducted technical tests of its nationwide cellphone alert system on September 24 and 25 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., sending test notifications to verify operation, coverage, and reception across mobile networks.

Honduras's consul general in McAllen, Texas, provided consular assistance to 52 unaccompanied Honduran children in US custody under the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

The National Police will station 550 officers in six security rings around National Stadium for Honduras's Nations League opener against Surinam on September 25 at 7:00 p.m., with nearby streets closed from 3:30 p.m. and gates opening at 4:00 p.m.

Surgeons at Hospital Santa Teresa in Comayagua used flashlights from their mobile phones to perform operations after a power outage and failure of the emergency generator, prompting medical staff to demand urgent action from authorities over conditions they say endanger patients.

Lawmakers unanimously approved a motion to enforce a 2016 decree exempting public soccer fields and parks nationwide from paying for electricity, citing a decade-long failure by the state utility ENEE to apply the law and noting that youth sports programs are being harmed.

Honduras was unanimously elected to host the Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government in 2028, a gathering of leaders from 22 nations that officials say positions the country as a destination for investment and cooperation.

The state utility ENEE has scheduled power outages on Friday, September 25, across Comayagua, Atlántida, the Central District, and San Pedro Sula for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, with outages lasting from early morning to late afternoon depending on the zone.

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.

Honduras's campaign finance authority, the UFTF, confirmed it is investigating former presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla for irregularities including late-reported private donations and funds moved through a personal account, with findings referred to prosecutors.

Honduras will reactivate the Río Amarillo airstrip in Copán Ruinas with CM Airlines service to Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and Guatemala, beginning with three weekly flights in late 2026 or early 2027 to improve tourist access to the Maya ruins and region.

A three-week work stoppage by the Medical College of Honduras has left patients with cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension unable to access scheduled appointments, procedures, and treatments, forcing many to pay out of pocket for private consultations that can exceed L3,000 (about $120).

The five-nation Mundo Maya organization (Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, Belize, and Guatemala) agreed to develop an integrated tourism corridor linking archaeological sites, culture, and gastronomy, with visitors able to tour multiple destinations in a single trip.

Congress has sent proposed criminal-code reforms to the Supreme Court that would allow police to arrest suspected gang and cartel members and search homes without judicial warrants in high-risk zones, with prosecutors validating the actions afterward.

Juan Carlos Rodríguez, known as "Piola," was shot and killed in the Guamilito neighborhood of San Pedro Sula; he died at the scene, and authorities say the circumstances and suspects remain unknown.

A National Congress deputy introduced legislation to officially designate turquoise blue as the color of Honduras's national flag's upper and lower stripes, aiming to ensure uniform representation in official settings and public buildings.

A proposal by Liberal congressman Francis Cabrera would assign municipalities authority to issue local cargo and passenger-transport permits while giving the national transport institute (IHTT) authority over intercity service, aiming to streamline approval processes.

A Liberal Party congressman introduced a bill to allocate 5 million lempiras (about $200,000) to Fundación Shin to support its school infrastructure projects.

Surinam landed in Tegucigalpa on September 23 for its September 25 Concacaf Nations League group-stage match against Honduras, missing key Europe-based players including striker Joël Piroe and midfielder Tjaronn Chery.