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Honduras's disaster-management authority issued a 72-hour green alert for Gracias a Dios and five municipalities in Olancho due to intense rains from a weather system expected to bring flooding and landslides through July 16.

Thiago Vázquez, the 23-year-old son of Argentine coach Diego Vázquez, is training with newly promoted Estrella Roja de Danlí as a goalkeeper hoping to earn a spot for the Apertura tournament in Honduras's top division.

Honduras sold its presidential aircraft for just over $5 million — roughly $9 million less than a previous Nationalist administration paid for it — prompting Libre opposition lawmakers to question the process while the current government says the sale was conducted transparently and proceeds will fund social projects.

Honduras's health ministry confirmed the deaths of two children—ages 6 and 16—from dengue in Choluteca, bringing the country's 2026 dengue death toll to three, as health authorities urge early medical care and mosquito-breeding prevention.

A reported kidnapping of a delivery worker in Olanchito turned out to be an intimidation scam in which fraudsters used his personal information to threaten him into staying put.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 94 kilometers south of Amapala in Valle on July 8, causing no reported damage, but seismic officials are urging Hondurans to prepare for potentially larger tremors given the country's high tectonic activity.

The National Police have intensified operations against public marijuana use in Roatán, arresting 38 people in 72 hours and warning that those caught consuming the drug in public spaces will be detained and investigated.

Honduras's Comic Con 2026 brought together comic artists, illustrators, cosplayers, and entrepreneurs in San Pedro Sula to showcase local creative talent, with vendors selling Marvel and DC titles and cosplayers displaying handmade costumes based on popular characters.

Said Martinez, who became Honduras's first referee to lead a World Cup match, was excluded from FIFA's quarterfinal assignments after earlier appointments in group play and the round of 16, leaving his tournament fate uncertain.

Tegucigalpa's water authority reported that aging, broken pipes lose between 40 and 45 percent of the capital's water supply daily, leaving residents with only 90,000 of the 250,000 cubic meters needed, and warned that the two main reservoirs may reach critical levels by August or September without adequate rainfall.

Experts and civic groups are demanding transparent audits of municipal vehicle-tax revenues to verify that authorities use the money for road maintenance and improvement, as public protests grow over rate increases that citizens say have not improved street and highway conditions.

The US Supreme Court rejected an attempt to restrict automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to immigrant parents, preserving a constitutional right dating to 1868, while Honduran human-rights officials urged families with Temporary Protected Status to register their US-born children at consulates.

Honduras's health system reports a surge in venomous snake bite cases, with Hospital Escuela treating 64 patients this year across eight departments; physicians warn that delays in seeking antivenom treatment can cause permanent organ damage and amputation.

Deputy Carlos Umaña warned that the government has failed to honor agreements made with the Medical College of Honduras, risking a new labor dispute as hospitals continue facing shortages, infrastructure gaps, and staffing problems.

Physicians in Honduras report a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and are urging the public to resume biosecurity measures, particularly mask-wearing, especially in healthcare and public settings where transmission risk is highest.

The Scientific Industrial Complex of Honduras has closed permanently due to budget constraints, ending a project that aimed to manufacture medicines, medical devices, and conduct advanced biotech research to reduce the country's dependence on imported health products.

Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero said the government remains committed to supporting the roughly 55,000 Hondurans with Temporary Protected Status as a federal appeals court reviews the US Department of Homeland Security's termination of the program.

Child welfare organizations reported that 197 minors died in Honduras during the first six months of 2026, with 47% from traffic accidents and 37% from homicides, and warned that violence is now spreading beyond the three historically hardest-hit departments.

A consumer-defender monitoring shows nine of eleven staple products increased in price over the past week, led by beans and eggs, while only two items fell, prompting authorities to watch for speculation.

British actor Finn Jones, known for Game of Thrones and Marvel's Iron Fist, will attend Honduras's first Comic Con on July 4–5 in San Pedro Sula, joining other international guests for panels, cosplay contests, and pop-culture activities.

Congress suspended debate on a proposed energy modernization law after the Liberal Party and social sectors demanded more time and transparency, citing concerns over potential rate increases and the future of the state electricity company ENEE.

ENEE has scheduled maintenance-related power cuts in San Pedro Sula on Friday, July 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., affecting residential neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and institutions across two service areas.

Experts warn that a recent increase in power tariffs will drive up costs for basic foods, dairy, meat, and other essentials, as 85–90% of consumer products rely on electricity in production and storage.

Juan Ángel Guadalupe Domínguez Cárcamo, 66, was found dead in a mountainous area of Salamá municipality after disappearing on Saturday; firefighters recovered his remains in an advanced state of decomposition, and authorities are investigating the cause of death.

Honduras's Supreme Court assigned Walter Miranda Sabio as the judge to handle cases involving former officials and ex-presidents under investigation in the so-called Pandora II corruption probe, following standard procedures for cases involving people with special legal status.

Darling Hércules, a mother of three from Choloma, died after being bitten by a fer-de-lance (barba amarilla), one of Honduras's most venomous snakes; authorities say the circumstances remain under investigation.

Police say the homicide rate fell to 11.74 per 100,000 in the first six months of 2026, with 103 municipalities reporting zero killings, though experts urge independent verification and note femicides remain high at around 135 cases.

Experts warn that the imminent end of Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans could force 30,000–35,000 returnees home by year's end, straining families and the economy as asylum restrictions tighten.

The National Congress could convene next week to approve reforms to overhaul Honduras's troubled state electricity utility ENEE, with backers claiming support from 65+ lawmakers and backing from international lenders seeking to stabilize the company's finances and reduce nationwide blackouts.

Security Minister Gerson Velásquez confirmed that former president Juan Orlando Hernández will receive state protection as an ex-chief executive after the Supreme Court suspended his arrest warrant, allowing him to voluntarily appear before a judge to face pending criminal charges.