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Congress President Tomás Zambrano proposed working groups with fuel importers, distributors, and industry sectors to explore alternatives to 11 consecutive weeks of fuel-price increases, while transport leaders demanded a diesel-tax exemption and threatened a nationwide shutdown if the government does not respond this week.

Cargo and fuel transporters announced they will suspend fuel deliveries nationwide Wednesday unless the government agrees to raise their rates, which have not been adjusted in eight years despite rising fuel costs.

Starting October 1, Hondurans seeking certain US non-immigrant visas—particularly the I category for journalists and media workers—must make their social media accounts public during the consular review process, as the State Department expands vetting to include Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Honduras is hosting the 68th annual meeting of the Central American cooperative program for crop and livestock improvement in Tela from September 28 to October 2, bringing together over 150 research projects aimed at boosting food production amid climate challenges.

Unknown persons set fire to the tomb of Blanca Melissa Morales Torres, a former Honduran soldier who died in a 2023 traffic accident, in a Santa Cruz de Yojoa cemetery, damaging photos, flowers, and decorative items; her family says the grave has been vandalized before and has asked police to review security footage.

Honduran coffee exports grew 17.6% to $2.02 billion through July 2026, but producers say the key to higher revenue is shifting more of the volume toward premium-grade beans that command better prices.

Thirteen high-school roboticists from San Pedro Sula's Instituto Gubernamental Primero de Mayo placed second at STEAM Passion 2026 in El Salvador, competing against university-level teams with three projects they designed from scratch.

The national power utility has scheduled two separate power outages in San Pedro Sula on Monday, September 28, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. in Condominios Hábitat and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Bermejo Substation area for circuit maintenance and equipment installation.

Glen R. Solomon, a former congressman from the Bay Islands who championed the 1987 law establishing Honduras's National Bible Day on the last Sunday of September, died in Roatán on September 27—the very date of that annual observance.

The European Union is hosting a webinar on September 30 for Honduran students interested in postgraduate scholarships in France, Germany, Spain, and other EU nations, including details on the Erasmus program.

Pediatricians in public hospitals are treating children under five with marasmus and kwashiorkor, severe acute malnutrition conditions not seen at these levels in decades, a direct result of four months of extreme drought triggered by the 'super El Niño' phenomenon.

Jymme Omar Gómez Cruz, an active member of Honduras's National Special Forces directorate, died of natural causes early Friday in Tegucigalpa; colleagues and friends recalled him as a devoted officer, skilled footballer, and valued friend.

Franklin Núñez Palacios, a Honduran content creator known as 'La Tafloo,' was arrested in Houston, Texas on September 25 and faces a preliminary charge of domestic assault involving a family member, with questions about his immigration status and possible deportation.

Honduras's appellate court confirmed a ruling ordering the seizure of $4.2 million tied to a pandemic-era mobile-hospital purchase, funds now held in U.S. bank accounts that the government will seek to recover through international legal assistance once the sentence becomes final.

The village of Coyolito in Francisco Morazán has seen a significant exodus of women who have emigrated to Spain for domestic work and elder care, leaving behind men who now manage households and child-rearing while remittances transform the community's housing and economic conditions.

A security operation in the mountainous Marale area of Francisco Morazán killed two suspected members of the Cártel del Diablo, but three others escaped into nearby highlands; authorities are continuing the manhunt as part of broader nationwide operations that also netted 15 arrests.

The Los Laureles and La Concepción dams that supply Tegucigalpa hold just 27.48% and 24.67% of capacity respectively as of September 24, keeping water rationing in effect across the capital with service cycles reaching up to 12 days.

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.

Civil-society groups have proposed that the 128 deputies and 298 mayors elected in November 2029 serve only two years instead of four, with midterm legislative elections in 2031 following the U.S. model, to separate simultaneous presidential, congressional, and municipal ballots that officials say create logistical chaos and slow result reporting.

Tegucigalpa's municipal water utility UMAPS alerted customers that a former meter-reader is allegedly collecting unauthorized payments in several neighborhoods, posing as an official collector on a motorcycle while wearing a blue vest.

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.

Pharmacies at the Social Security's Regional Hospital of the North will close temporarily from September 21 to 25 for inventory work, affecting the outpatient, oncology, hospital, and emergency pharmacies.

A teenager suffered full-body electrical burns and head trauma after being struck by an electrical discharge while using a power drill on a roof in San Marcos de Colón; he was transferred to Tegucigalpa for specialized burn care.

The National Party announced its lawmakers will vote against a proposed electoral second round, effectively stalling the measure in Congress despite social pressure and support from several sectors.

The United Nations has activated an urgent response to a prolonged drought affecting 103 municipalities across Honduras's Dry Corridor, threatening food security and agricultural production as crop losses mount.

Honduras's state power utility ENEE has announced planned outages on September 23 across Francisco Morazán, Cortés, El Paraíso, Valle, Atlántida, and Colón for maintenance, equipment installation, and infrastructure work, with outage times varying by circuit and area.

Honduras committed to restoring at least 10% of its mangrove forests by 2035 and expanding marine and coastal conservation areas, as part of updated climate pledges covering ecosystems that support livelihoods and protect coasts across more than 60,000 hectares.

The Labor Ministry launched a free online platform for Hondurans seeking temporary jobs abroad through legal channels, allowing them to register in a database that foreign employers can access for positions in agriculture, construction, and services.

The National Autonomous University of Honduras affirmed that its free university transport service will remain in operation nationwide while officials meet with transport providers and regulators to strengthen the program within legal requirements.