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Clear filtersENEE Needs L35.4 Billion in Domestic Borrowing Through 2029
Honduras's state power utility ENEE requires L35.4 billion (roughly $1.4 billion USD) in domestic debt from 2026 to 2029 to cover payments to private generators, amid losses exceeding 34% and a total debt burden now at L73.3 billion.
Honduras Reports 3,800 Suspected Dengue Cases as Rainy Season Peaks
Honduras has logged 3,823 suspected dengue cases through early June, with 66 hospitalizations and children under 15 the hardest-hit group, as health authorities urge residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites during the rainy season.
Honduras and EU Sign €6M Sustainable Investment Pact
Honduras and the European Union signed a five-year, €6 million ($6.9 million) agreement to boost private-sector partnerships and sustainable investments, with aims to improve competitiveness, create jobs, and strengthen regulatory frameworks while emphasizing digital transformation and inclusion of women and youth.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 11, 2026#eu-cooperation#sustainable-investment#public-private-partnershipHonduran Referee Said Martínez to Debut at 2026 World Cup
Said Martínez will become the first Honduran to referee a World Cup match, taking charge of Qatar vs. Switzerland on June 13, with fellow Hondurans Walter López and Christian Ramírez serving as assistants.
Honduras Reports Fourth Measles Case Linked to Guatemala
A 27-year-old woman from El Progreso, Yoro, who traveled to Guatemala and re-entered Honduras through an informal border crossing has tested positive for measles, the country's fourth confirmed case.
Remittances to Honduras Climb 14.3% in Early 2026
Honduras received $4.13 billion in family remittances in the first four months of 2026, a 14.3% increase from the same period last year, as part of a $15.85 billion total across the Northern Triangle region.
World Bank Urged ENEE Breakup in 2007; Delay Deepened Losses
The World Bank recommended splitting Honduras's state power utility ENEE into three separate units for generation, transmission, and distribution in 2007, but the government did not act; losses have since grown from 25% to 38% of revenue, and experts say the breakup is now urgent.
Vote on Electoral Board Leaders Slips to 2027
Elections for new leaders of Honduras's electoral bodies—the CNE and TJE—will likely slip from this year into January 2027 due to lack of consensus among congressional factions, says the head of Congress's Electoral Commission.
Agriculture Minister Reports No Livestock Deaths From Drought
Agriculture Minister Moisés Molina says no cattle deaths have been reported from the ongoing drought affecting 75 municipalities, though he acknowledged that poor preparation and lack of feed—compounded by the dry spell—are causing animal losses in some areas.
Measles Cases Climb in Honduras as Region Reports 31 Deaths
Honduras has confirmed three imported measles cases as health officials warn the disease is twice as contagious as COVID-19, while the Americas region has recorded 21,400 cases and 31 deaths in 2026.
Honduras and Brazil to Draft Agricultural Cooperation Pact
Honduran agriculture officials and Brazilian representatives agreed to draft a memorandum of understanding focused on technology transfer, improved seeds for staple crops, and soy development, with the aim of boosting productivity and food security.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 8, 2026#agricultural-cooperation#brazil-honduras#sojaUNAH Opens Second 2026 Admissions Round Monday
Honduras's National Autonomous University begins its second and final 2026 admission cycle June 8, with applicants registering for the vocational test and PHUMA entrance exam before the test date of August 14.
Court Orders 81 Vehicles Returned to Former Police Official
A judge has ordered the return of 81 vehicles and four properties to former Police Subcommissioner Jorge Barralaga, who was acquitted of money-laundering charges after spending five and a half years in custody; his defense contests the sale of 23 seized vehicles at below-market prices.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 7, 2026#lavado-de-activos#privacion-de-dominio#policia-nacionalJudicial Council Bill Targets Nepotism in the Courts
A draft law to be sent to Congress on June 10 would create a Judicial Council to handle administrative functions—hiring, promotions, and discipline—with safeguards against nepotism, conflicts of interest, and political interference, separating those duties from the Supreme Court's judicial role.
Olimpia to Face Houston Dynamo, FC Cincinnati in July
Olimpia announced a two-match US tour in July, playing Houston Dynamo on July 11 and FC Cincinnati on July 15 as part of preseason preparation for the 2026–2027 Honduran league and Concacaf Central American Cup.
Doctors' Strike Continues Despite Talks With Government
The Medical College of Honduras and Health Ministry agreed to strengthen dialogue channels to address physician demands, but doctors will continue informational assemblies at healthcare facilities while consulting union members on any agreements.
Fuel Prices Fall Nationwide Starting Monday
All major petroleum products will drop in price starting June 9, with kerosene falling 4.14 lempiras per gallon and regular gasoline declining 3.45 lempiras per gallon, as the Energy Ministry attributes the cuts to lower international oil prices following Middle East tensions.
Lempira Slips Against Dollar for Fourth Straight Day
Honduras's currency depreciated again on June 5, with the central bank's daily forex auction setting the dollar at L26.67 for purchase and L26.80 for sale, continuing a sustained slide blamed on IMF-backed exchange-rate policy adjustments.
Deportations of Hondurans From US Jump 71% in Five Months
The US deported 17,650 Hondurans in the first five months of 2026, a 71% increase from the same period last year, as the country grapples with the return of migrants who left due to violence, poverty, and lack of opportunity.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 5, 2026#deportations#immigration-rules#us-honduras-migrationBill Would Let 16-Year-Olds Get Driver's Licenses
A proposal by Liberal congressman Yury Sabas would lower the minimum driving age to 16, permitting teenagers to operate light vehicles between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. under a reformed Traffic Law.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 5, 2026#traffic-law#driving-license#congressional-reformBill Would Stiffen Femicide Penalties, Create Specialized Courts
A bill before Congress would raise femicide sentences to 25–30 years (or 30–40 for aggravated cases), create specialized courts nationwide to handle gender-violence crimes, and broaden the legal definition of power imbalance between men and women.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 4, 2026#femicidio#penal-reform#violencia-contra-mujeresENEE Auctions L2.2 Billion in Bonds to Pay Power Generators
Honduras's state power utility is auctioning L2.2 billion (about $88 million) in bonds at interest rates of 10.6% to 12.2% to pay down arrears exceeding L16.4 billion owed to private energy suppliers.
Congress Reverses Amnesty for Politicians Who Skipped Campaign-Finance Filings
The National Congress reversed its previous day's approval of a two-month extension for candidates who failed to file required campaign-finance reports, leaving them exposed to fines up to 90,000 lempiras and prosecution by the attorney general's office.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 4, 2026#congreso-nacional#politica-limpia#campaign-finance11 Central Bank Officials Arrested in Embezzlement Scheme
Prosecutors arrested 11 current and former Central Bank of Honduras employees, including two active managers, on suspicion of 100 counts of embezzlement tied to the systematic theft of public funds over several years.
Business Council Urges Modern Electricity-Sector Framework
Honduras's business council submitted proposals to modernize electricity regulations under review by Congress, urging independent regulators and stable rules to strengthen the grid and attract investment.
Bahrain Royal Family Eyes $2 Billion in Honduras Investment
Representatives of corporations linked to Bahrain's royal family visited Honduras to explore up to $2 billion in projects spanning a pharmaceutical plant, oil refinery, and e-visa system, potentially creating 1,000 jobs in the initial phase.
Congress Summons Ride-Hailing Platforms Over Regulation Dispute
Congress president Tomás Zambrano has called a June 9 meeting between ride-hailing platforms including Uber, inDriver, and VIP taxi services and Congress's Transportation Commission to discuss regulation and enforcement actions by the transport authority.
Police Vet 780 Officers From Disbanded Anti-Gang Unit
At least 187 former members of the disbanded Dipampco anti-gang unit have been referred to Human Resources and may face dismissal if an internal investigation finds they committed crimes, authorities say.
Asfura Pitches Electric Utility Law to Recoup L16 Billion in Losses
President Asfura introduced a bill to modernize ENEE, Honduras's state electric company, through operational restructuring aimed at recovering more than 16 billion lempiras annually in system losses that could be redirected to health, education, roads, and social programs.
Congress Passes Law to Protect Agricultural Sector
Congress approved legislation declaring agricultural and agro-industrial lands exempt from land reform and other seizure, mandating immediate police action against invasions and road blockades, and requiring streamlined permitting for the sector, which contributes roughly 6.5 billion lempiras to GDP.