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Cardamom production in Honduras is projected to reach approximately 100,000 quintals this year for export, primarily to Saudi Arabia and other international markets.

San Pedro Sula mayor Roberto Contreras said a protective barrier installed in the zone stopped a vehicle and protected a doctor inside during a recent accident, preventing more serious consequences.

Honduras's net international reserves increased by $1.067 billion from January 27 to June 11, 2026, with import coverage holding steady at 6.6 months of goods and services.

Police arrested a man in La Paz on suspicion of the aggravated rape of a child and stabbing a household member.

Infrastructure Secretary Aníbal Erler inspected work reinforcing the Chamelecón River levees in La Lima, Cortés, a L1.5–1.6 billion project (approximately $60–64 million) designed to protect citrus farms, communities, and the international airport from flooding during heavy rains.

Finance Minister Emilio Hércules clarified that a proposed law on the state-owned electricity utility ENEE would keep 100% of the three linked companies under government ownership, with any decisions requiring Congressional approval.

Honduras's anti-trafficking unit conducted raids in La Lima, Cortés, to investigate suspected child sexual abuse material production and distribution.

Transport leader Saúl Ventura says taxi operation permits have gone unrenewed for nine years and called for urgent updates to the sector's licensing documentation.

The Metropolitan Health Region is conducting a house-to-house vaccination campaign across Tegucigalpa on June 13–14 and June 20–21 to increase immunization coverage.

The criminal court in San Pedro Sula's judicial section now allows law students from the country's universities to observe court hearings for educational purposes, giving them hands-on exposure to procedure and judicial practice.

The road connecting Mapulaca and El Carrizal in Erandique, Lempira, is deteriorating with potholes, rocks, and steep dips that pose safety risks to drivers and passengers, especially during rainy season.

Honduras's telecommunications sector expanded, driven by growth in mobile and fixed-line phone services and gains in postal and courier services tied to the rise of e-commerce.

Honduras's commerce sector grew on increased sales of transportation equipment, food products, electronics, fuel, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals, reflecting rising internal consumption.

A sentencing court in San Pedro Sula acquitted Jorge Rigoberto Vásquez Corea of aggravated illegal natural-resource extraction, citing insufficient evidence to overcome the presumption of innocence.

Honduras's tax authority (SAR) is offering individuals and businesses a chance to settle back taxes by paying only the amount owed, with penalties, interest, and surcharges waived, available through June 15.

Several vehicles became trapped in floodwaters on San Pedro Sula streets after heavy rains inundated the northern city.

Seven Hondurans were identified among 39 migrants rescued from a truck that caught fire in Texas on June 4; Honduras's Foreign Ministry says it is providing consular assistance to the nationals involved.

Prosecutors in the Atlantic Littoral region destroyed more than 20,000 coca bushes during operations in Olanchito, part of ongoing drug-crop eradication efforts.

Private-sector credit in Honduras is expanding faster, driven by declining interest rates and increased lending to businesses, the Central Bank reports.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $68.4 million in its June 12 currency sale, setting a weighted average exchange rate of L26.6855 per dollar for June 13–15.

National Police arrested a suspected participant in the kidnapping of a VIP taxi driver who was rescued alive in Santa Bárbara.

Women now lead deposit-account ownership in Honduras, underscoring growing female access to financial products, according to the banking regulator's 2025 gender-gap report.

Customs Director Marco Tulio Abadíe said Honduras loses about L1 billion annually to cigarette smuggling, a loss that reduces tax revenue and harms the economy, while only six companies operate under the authorized economic operator program designed to secure trade.

Honduras's manufacturing sector grew, driven by food production—coffee, meat, and fish processing—and construction materials including cement, concrete, and steel reinforcing bar, the Central Bank reported.

Honduras's agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector expanded thanks to improved coffee yields from better farming practices and a rebound in banana, fruit, and African palm production.

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.

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.

Honduras's Energy Ministry announced price cuts for regular gasoline, premium gasoline, and kerosene effective June 15, offering relief to consumers and businesses as authorities monitor global market shifts.

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.

The national utility ENEE will cut power to various areas of Honduras on Saturday, June 13, for scheduled grid maintenance and upgrades, with outages lasting up to six hours in affected zones.