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Honduran scientist Mary Lorena Vallecillo said the government has rejected a proposed national center for medicine production, medical-device manufacturing, and genetic research after six months of outreach, leaving about 1 billion lempiras (roughly $40 million) in invested and committed funds at risk; El Salvador has expressed interest in hosting the project instead.

The Scientific Industrial Complex of Honduras has closed permanently due to budget constraints, ending a project that aimed to manufacture medicines, medical devices, and conduct advanced biotech research to reduce the country's dependence on imported health products.

COCINH-LAB Honduras announced it is ending operations after the Asfura administration declined to continue the project — a priority under the Castro government — with COCINH-LAB saying public statements by officials indicate that domestic drug production is not a current priority and that resources must be directed toward other areas.