Saturday, June 6, 2026

US immigration authorities are putting more weight on strong evidence in asylum applications, an immigration lawyer warned, noting that the initial paperwork can decide whether a claim moves forward or is rejected early.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $81.1 million in its June 5 sale, setting the average exchange rate at L26.6842 per dollar through June 8.

Kerosene prices in Tegucigalpa have fallen 20.12 lempiras a gallon over six weeks, dropping from a record 144.33 lempiras to 124.21 lempiras as summer demand in North America eases.

Honduras has built up $1.027 billion in net international reserves since late January, enough to cover 6.5 months of imports, the Central Bank reports.

Honduras could face US tariffs of 10 to 12.5% if a US trade office investigation finds forced labor in supply chains, though the government says no specific cases have surfaced and casts compliance as a chance to tighten labor inspection and supply-chain transparency.

In an 8–7 ruling, Honduras's Supreme Court sided with state power utility ENEE, blocking a $11.9 million payment owed to private electricity company Hidrocel in a civil dispute dating back to 2019.

On June 8, Once Noticias's health program will feature neurologist Dr. Odessa Reyes discussing Alzheimer's symptoms, diagnosis, and early warning signs, with a live Q&A via WhatsApp.

The Los Laureles and La Concepción reservoirs serving Tegucigalpa are at just 36.6% and 42.2% of capacity, keeping the capital under a high-risk water alert as authorities urge careful use.

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Honduras on Friday morning, centered 132 kilometers southwest of La Virtud in Lempira, with no damage or injuries reported on land.

Agriculture Minister Moisés Molina warned that El Niño will bring Honduras a dry season of more than two months, threatening grain production and food security, though the government has set aside 1.5 billion lempiras in production incentives and will offer farmers technical support.

Honduran outfielder Mauricio Dubón of the Atlanta Braves hit his third home run in as many games Friday against Pittsburgh, his sixth of the season.

Olimpia announced a two-match US tour in July, facing Houston Dynamo on July 11 and FC Cincinnati on July 15 as preseason preparation for the 2026–2027 Honduran league and the Concacaf Central American Cup.

Also reported by: Diez

Honduras is close to lining up a second warm-up match, likely against Ghana on June 9 in Washington, D.C., as coach José Francisco Molina seeks more preparation time before the 2026 World Cup.

Also reported by: Diez

Honduras stayed 66th with 1,380.27 points in FIFA's updated rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Argentina reclaimed the top spot and Mexico climbed to 14th after a 5–1 win over Serbia.

Police found the decomposed body of an unidentified man in Bonito Oriental, Colón, and opened an investigation as forensic authorities prepared to collect the remains.

Authorities arrested four men in Copán, among them Víctor Hugo Romero Chinchilla, a former alternate congressman for Libre, on suspicion of murder and attempted homicide allegedly tied to the kidnapping of Romero's son.

Also reported by: El Heraldo, TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI), Once Noticias, Ministerio Público (X)

Police arrested three suspects allegedly tied to the 18th Street gang after a shootout in the 15 de Septiembre neighborhood of Chamelecón, San Pedro Sula, where officers also seized high-caliber weapons.

The father of Daniel Antonio Meras, accused of killing his wife, nurse Elvia Gómez, in San Manuel, Villanueva, said his son has promised to turn himself in and face justice for the killing.

Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Honduras has recorded 832 traffic deaths so far in 2026, with motorcyclists accounting for 46% and drivers aged 18 to 32 most at risk, the National Traffic Authority reports.