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Union leader Evangelina Argueta warned that potential US tariffs on Honduran textile exports could raise production costs and threaten thousands of jobs in an industry already reeling from 60,000 layoffs, and called for urgent tripartite talks between government, workers, and employers.

Zolitur and Roatán's municipality held a workshop bringing together public officials, private businesses, and tourism operators to commit to environmental conservation and sustainable development that protects the island's natural attractions.

Honduras's construction industry chamber reported that 23 congressionally approved infrastructure projects have stalled due to publication delays, and proposed creating an Infrastructure Policy Council to improve coordination and continuity, a model it says has succeeded in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico.

The private-sector business council says Honduras should borrow the $400 million CAF financing to strengthen the housing bank and spur construction, but opposes debt used only to cover government operating costs.

The Agriculture Ministry convened dairy-industry leaders to review production challenges, market stability, and supply strategies, with officials reporting that Honduras produces roughly 1.7 million liters of milk daily and prices remain stable through July.

Economist Julio Raudales says the Central Bank of Honduras's inflation target of 5–6% is reachable if monetary policy remains disciplined and external shocks do not occur, though he cautions that balancing price control with economic growth remains a key challenge.

Honduras's labor federations say they will immediately seek a minimum-wage adjustment if inflation reaches 7%, invoking a safeguard clause in the current wage agreement, citing rising fuel and food costs eroding workers' purchasing power.

A 10% US tariff on Honduran imports expires July 24, and while an economist says he hopes the United States will lift the duties to strengthen trade relations, he warns that the Trump administration may pursue new protectionist measures that could raise consumer prices.

Roatán Marine Park is accepting underwater and ecosystem photography entries through September 17 to showcase the Bay Islands' marine biodiversity and promote ocean conservation; winning images will appear in the 2027 calendar.

The Honduran Navy's Guanaja base, working with Zeus Academy and community partners, planted over 200 seedlings at La Rambla Los Fuertes in Roatán to restore one hectare and preserve the island's green spaces and tourism appeal.

The government approved a decree prohibiting imports of products made through forced labor, citing compliance with International Labour Organization conventions and protection of market access for Honduran exports to the United States and other key partners.

Roatán's municipality is stepping up weekly or biweekly beach-cleaning crews during the March–September peak season to remove sargassum and solid waste from Guatemala (via the Motagua River) and Puerto Cortés that wash ashore on the island's unmonitored beaches.

At Roatán's Kennedy neighborhood market, cassava, potatoes, and chayote squash all rose in price, as did soap and detergent, even as egg cartons held steady at 98 lempiras (about $4).

Honduran coffee, cacao, and cashew-producer organizations completed a July 15–16 workshop in Choluteca on export procedures and EU deforestation regulations, with EU funding and university support to help them meet international market requirements.

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler unveiled the "Vámonos a Honduras" campaign targeting 15,000 Salvadoran visitors during El Salvador's Semana Agostina holiday (August 1–6), using billboard, border-zone, and digital advertising to promote new Honduran destinations.

Honduras is projected to export more than 7 million 100-pound sacks of coffee this season, generating $2.2–2.3 billion in revenue, boosted by strong international prices and demand from the US and Europe, though financing and infrastructure remain key challenges for the sector.

Honduras will host the Central American Beekeeping Congress from July 22–24 in Comayagua, bringing together producers and specialists from seven countries to share techniques and technologies; the country's 3,800 organized beekeepers manage about 40,000 hives and produce over 800,000 kg of honey annually.

Remittances to Honduras rose 13.2% to $5.29 billion in the first five months of 2026, the fastest growth among the three Northern Triangle countries, according to International Organization for Migration data.

A UNAH researcher warns that 750,000 Hondurans face severe food insecurity in July–August, while 1.4 million more experience moderate insecurity, with drought and flooding threatening to worsen the crisis.

The president of Tegucigalpa's Chamber of Commerce and Industries says Honduras's newly approved part-time employment law is a step forward but contains ambiguities that limit its effectiveness, and urges government, Congress, and stakeholders to form a dialogue table to strengthen and clarify the law through consensus.

Eastern Honduras onion producers, numbering about 3,000, warn they will resume street protests if the government does not enforce an agreement that limits imports and protects domestic growers from falling prices and lost sales.

The head of the Cortés Chamber of Commerce called for stronger vocational and technical training to match Honduras's labor-market needs, ahead of a July 17 Employability Summit bringing together private companies, schools, and government officials.

Dante Mossi, former president of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, says the government lacks a public strategy to manage ENEE's $1 billion debt to power generators, a $700 million sovereign bond due in January 2027, and roughly $3 billion in stalled infrastructure projects including roads, dams, and hospitals.

Honduras received $6.51 billion in family remittances in the first six months of 2026, a 12.3% increase from the same period in 2025, with over 85% coming from the United States and mothers receiving 38.6% of the total.

The Agriculture Ministry announced a L140-million investment (about $5.6 million USD) to rehabilitate irrigation districts across Honduras, aiming to improve water efficiency, strengthen farm production, and help farmers withstand droughts and climate variability.

The Honduran fuel distributors' association says price reductions take longer to reach consumers than increases because of volatile global markets, summer demand surges abroad, and geopolitical uncertainty around Middle Eastern shipping routes.

The Bay Islands health region recorded fewer dengue and malaria cases compared to the same period last year, with malaria cases down 60%, though officials urge residents to intensify prevention measures ahead of the rainy season.

Teachers and staff have occupied Instituto Departamental Honduras on the Bay Islands since the dismissal of Marliz Carina Gómez Marín, an administrative employee, demanding her reinstatement and citing lack of due process and protections for indigenous workers.

Economic Development Minister Eddy Ordóñez said Honduras hopes the United States will hold tariffs steady or reduce them when current rates expire on July 24, and noted the government has removed non-tariff barriers and approved a forced-labor ban to support bilateral negotiations.

The Central Bank of Honduras released its updated 2026–2027 monetary program, projecting inflation will converge to its 4.0% ± 1 percentage-point target by December 2026 and tightening money-supply measures to combat price pressures that reached 5.83% in June.