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A study by the Honduran private-sector council found that blackouts and electrical interruptions cost businesses approximately L1.2 billion (about $48 million) a year, with small firms hit hardest, as the government pushes energy-sector reforms.

Roatán Electric Company (RECO) is correcting electricity bills for December 2025 through May 2026 following rate adjustments ordered by the electrical regulator; some customers will receive credits or debits depending on the difference between original and corrected amounts.

Honduras's merchandise exports reached $3.61 billion in the first three months of 2026, a 11.5% year-on-year increase driven by coffee, apparel manufacturing, bananas, and palm oil, according to an Inter-American Development Bank report.

The Energy Ministry announced price cuts for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene effective June 22, with the largest reductions in diesel and kerosene, while domestic liquefied petroleum gas remains subsidized by the government.

Congressman Stephen García announced a L10-million (about $400,000) investment to install artificial turf, upgrade infrastructure, and evaluate expansion options at the Jerry Hynds Stadium in Roatán to meet official soccer standards.

Roatán's municipal government unveiled new traffic signs and vehicle-management measures for the congested Los Fuertes sector, creating dedicated zones for public transport and improving coordination between transit police and municipal police to reduce congestion and enhance road safety.

Deputy Finance Minister Liliam Rivera said the National Treasury faces critical strain from automatic debt payments linked to lawsuits from the prior administration, combined with obligations to multilateral lenders and a floating debt exceeding 24 billion lempiras (about $960 million).

San Pedro Sula's 34th annual Feria Juniana will feature 500 vendors, live World Cup broadcasts, music, food, and entertainment across ten days, with organizers projecting 300,000 visitors and about 150 million lempiras in economic activity.

Copán Ruinas will hold its tenth annual Guacamaya Fest from June 26–28, celebrating Honduras's macaw-conservation efforts and cultural heritage, with 12 red macaws to be released on June 28 as part of a decade-long initiative that has freed over 120 birds.

Roberto Lagos, president of Honduras's central bank, says failure to approve an energy sector reform will perpetuate ENEE's structural problems, mounting debt, and operational losses, and has secured backing from international multilateral organizations.

A consumer-advocacy group reported that at least 16 staple foods rose in price over the weekend, with beans reaching 120 lempiras (about $4.80) per measure and eggs up to 110 lempiras (about $4.40) per carton, alongside price increases in chayote, potatoes, peppers, and broccoli, blamed on weather, inflation, and Middle East conflicts.

Honduran bank liquidity reached L195.9 billion (about $7.8 billion) in March 2026 as deposits continued to grow faster than the credit portfolio, leaving lenders with excess funds that could boost lending later in the year if loan demand increases.

Two Canadian airlines will launch flights to Roatán's international airport starting November or December, Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler said, aiming to boost visitor arrivals from Canada.

The Marine Studies Center, a co-manager of a national marine park in the Bay Islands, is training fishers on responsible practices—including hook types, seasons, and minimum catch sizes—to protect fish stocks and ensure long-term food security.

Finance Minister Emilio Hernández and Central Bank President Roberto Lagos signed a letter of intent to the IMF ahead of the June 29 board review, with officials saying approval could unlock about $240 million in fresh funds and help stabilize the economy.

Egg prices jumped at Tegucigalpa's main markets over the weekend, with large eggs rising from 85 to 95 lempiras per 30-unit carton, as sellers cite higher production costs and limited large-egg supply.

Former Central American Bank president Dante Mossi cautioned that a proposed reform to exclude bonuses from income tax (ISR) calculations would create tax-evasion opportunities and reduce government revenue, reversing two decades of IMF-backed reforms.

Honduras's business council endorsed the government's proposed energy reforms but called for stronger legal protections, independent regulators, and a phased breakup of the state utility ENEE to reduce technical losses and attract investment.

Roatán will host the Roatán Fashion Show on June 12–13, featuring emerging Honduran designers, international brands from Colombia, and cultural programming, with proceeds benefiting local charities and community organizations.

Honduras's fuel subsidy has already cost 860 million lempiras (about $34.5 million) against a budgeted 680 million, with full-year costs projected at 1.2–1.3 billion lempiras, prompting the Finance Ministry to plan internal budget adjustments and consider narrowing the subsidy to lower-income households.

The Bay Islands hosted Ocean Fest, the third annual festival organized by the Tourism Free Zone to teach children and young people about ocean and ecosystem protection, bringing together environmental organizations, schools, and businesses to promote marine conservation.

The Central Bank reported private-sector savings surpassed 681.7 billion lempiras as of late May 2026, up 13.9% year-over-year, driven primarily by household deposits and growing confidence in the financial system.

Congress is considering a reform to exclude performance bonuses, gratuities, and overtime pay from income-tax calculations, a move an economist says would reward worker effort but warns could enable tax evasion without proper state oversight.

Officials say Puerto Cortés, which handles roughly 90% of Honduras's exports, could nearly triple its container throughput to 3 million annually with new wharf construction and land reclamation, bolstering the country's regional logistics position.

COPECO in the Bay Islands received a 1,500-gallon water tanker truck costing about 1.5 million lempiras to support firefighting, water supply, and emergency response across the archipelago.

Polo's Water, which serves West End on Roatán Island, is expanding wastewater treatment, micrometering, and environmental education to ensure 24/7 potable water access while reducing waste and protecting local ecosystems.

Business leaders warn that persistent inflation and rising energy costs remain the top concerns for Honduras's economy, with April's year-over-year inflation reaching 5.56% and Middle East instability driving up fuel prices.

Honduras has renewed 70,000 acres of coffee plants through a program coordinated by the Agriculture Ministry and the Institute for Honduran Coffee, with officials projecting output will rise to 7 million quintals this harvest from 6.14 million the prior year.

Honduras faces potential US tariffs of 10–12.5% if a US trade office investigation finds forced labor in supply chains, though the government says no specific cases have been identified and frames compliance as an opportunity to strengthen labor inspection and supply-chain transparency.

Health authorities vaccinated 85 people against measles and 69 against influenza at Roatán's international airport on June 3, after Honduras confirmed its first imported measles case — a 27-year-old Guatemalan traveler.