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Honduran workers harvesting strawberries in Spain's Huelva region can earn roughly 62 euros (L1,865) per day for six-and-a-half-hour shifts from January to June, with employers covering airfare to Spain and providing free housing but not meals, though workers must pay their own return flights.

A representative of the Mennonite Action Commission's human mobility program said the two recent migrant caravans reflect a longstanding failure by the Honduran government to develop sustainable solutions, warning that migrants face trafficking networks with little investigation or protection.

Congress approved a special law to facilitate Honduran migrants' return and relocation of household goods, but implementation stalls pending technical regulations from the Finance Ministry and Customs authorities, a congresswoman said.

An Ontario garlic farm is hiring Hondurans at CAD $17.95 per hour (about L430/hour) for planting, tending, and harvesting; applicants must already have Canadian work authorization and apply by October 12.

Honduras's immigration authority will keep passport-issuance services open at three major airports (Palmerola, Ramón Villeda Morales, and Toncontín) during Morazán Week, October 5–9, with extended hours to serve travelers during the holiday.

An International Organization for Migration report finds that 68% of children and teenagers who have returned to Honduras show strong interest in continuing their education, as the country assesses reintegration challenges and institutional support for sustainable reintegration.

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.

Labor Secretary Fernando Puerto said Honduras placed 1,361 workers in a temporary agricultural program in Huelva, Spain this year harvesting berries and citrus, with plans to expand to 3,400 placements in 2027 through what officials call circular migration that allows repeat participation.

Former congressman Denis Castro Bobadilla says Honduras lacks a coherent foreign policy on migration and faults the government for failing to pursue mechanisms that could extend TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for Honduran migrants in the United States.

A National Congress member has proposed legislation to permanently ban foreigners convicted of grave crimes—homicide, kidnapping, extortion, human trafficking, drug trafficking, terrorism, and organized-crime offenses—from re-entering Honduras after serving their sentences.

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.

Lawyer Rodolfo Colindres argues that a new migrant caravan is being propelled by false hopes, saying US immigration restrictions make the chances of reaching the country virtually zero.

Honduras's National Immigration Institute suspended passport services on August 20 for technical maintenance and platform updates, rescheduling affected appointments to Saturday in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and La Ceiba, with no extra fees.

The Honduran Labor Ministry announced temporary job openings in Spain, Canada, and the United States for Honduran citizens meeting requirements including a clean criminal and migration record, with positions in agriculture, hospitality, logistics, and other sectors.

Chinese nationals arriving in Honduras for business and commerce have proliferated in major cities since the country formalized ties with China, with 218 of 622 Chinese arrivals through mid-July citing commercial reasons, prompting complaints from local merchants unable to compete on price.

A Consulting HNL survey found that 85.6% of Hondurans view migration as a necessity rather than a choice, citing insecurity, unemployment, debt, and lack of opportunity as the main drivers.

Honduras's Labor Ministry announced recruitment calendars for its temporary-work program abroad: Spain will hold recruitment in October and November 2026 for farm and hospitality jobs, while the U.S. and Canada accept applications year-round for carnival workers, housekeepers, and construction helpers.

Honduras's new law exempts returned migrants—whether deported, voluntary returnees, or those with expired visas—from import taxes on household goods (up to $150,000), work tools and machinery (up to $100,000), and two vehicles per family, with processing handled through a unified online portal.

Honduras's Foreign Ministry and Supreme Court have launched an online platform allowing Hondurans to request authenticated criminal records and apostilles (official document certifications) more quickly and cheaply, with apostilles costing 150 lempiras (about $6) and payable online or at consulates.

Three Honduran officials will train at Spain's National Police Academy through the EU-backed EUROFRONT program to strengthen migration intelligence and border management capabilities.

Honduras's National Migration Institute reactivated a temporary legal-residency permit for children of Honduran parents born abroad, allowing them to remain legally in the country until age 21 for a processing fee of 200 lempiras (about $8).

Honduras granted 108 residencies to foreign nationals from January through July 2026, even as asylum requests by foreigners in the country quadrupled over the past year, according to a UNHCR report.

Honduras recorded 716 asylum requests from foreign nationals in 2025, quadruple the previous level, while 262,913 Hondurans abroad remain in need of international protection, according to UNHCR data.

Human-rights defender Itmania Platero calls on the US president to temporarily reinstate Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans, citing rising crime and persistent poverty, while warning that Honduras lacks capacity to help those who would return if the program ends.

More than 129,000 Honduran children and adolescents have been deported to Honduras since 2014, according to COIPRODEN, a child welfare organization.

The Hermano Lejano Foundation is guiding Hondurans over 60 through US visitor-visa applications to legally reunite with children living abroad.

The European Union's ambassador said the bloc will provide Honduras with intelligence networks, training, and tools to strengthen border security and migration management while respecting human rights.

A civil-society leader says Honduras must directly petition the US government to renew Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans, as a recent Supreme Court ruling shows judicial action alone won't secure it, and Honduras can cite natural disasters as justification.

Isidro Rodríguez, a Honduran who entered the US on a humanitarian visa in 2015, was deported in June after undergoing open-heart surgery while in ICE custody; he returned to Honduras in a wheelchair and remains in recovery, while his family explores legal options for his return.

The National Migration Institute (INM) will suspend passport issuance from 6 p.m. Saturday June 20 to 10 a.m. Sunday June 21 nationwide for a system upgrade.