Sunday, June 7, 2026

A bill headed to Congress on June 10 would create a Judicial Council to handle administrative duties—hiring, promotions, and discipline—with safeguards against nepotism, conflicts of interest, and political interference, separating those functions from the Supreme Court's judicial work.

The Public Ministry removed General Ramiro Muñoz Bonilla as head of the National Anti-Narcotics Directorate (DLCN) and named Commissioner Ever Danilo Mejía Mejía, who brings more than 30 years in security and criminal investigation, including 17 years working with US agencies such as the DEA and FBI.

Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Health authorities in the capital have opened vaccination clinics at shopping malls, supermarkets, and the national university to widen access to flu, tetanus, and measles shots, after Honduras confirmed two imported measles cases.

A 22-year-old man in Yoro climbed onto a bridge over the Machigua River on Friday morning, and firefighters coaxed him to safety and handed him over to his mother after providing psychological support.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two low-pressure areas off Central America and Mexico with 70% and 80% chances of becoming cyclones within seven days, while tropical storm Amanda poses no threat to the region.

Also reported by: Once Noticias

Lionel Messi took part in a full training session with Argentina's squad in Texas on Friday, a day before the friendly against Honduras, as the captain continues to recover from injury.

The Honduras national team found its scheduled practice field in Houston flooded after heavy rain and moved to alternate facilities to prepare for a friendly against Argentina.

Authorities arrested former congressman Víctor Hugo Romero Chinchilla and three others on suspicion of masterminding a murder and attempted murder in Copán, and prosecutors say scientific evidence links him to the crimes and that one may be tied to his son's kidnapping.

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

A 20-year-old man was arrested on a warrant in Patuca, Olancho, on suspicion of the aggravated rape of his 8-year-old niece, authorities said.

Also reported by: Policía Nacional de Honduras

A judge has ordered the return of 81 vehicles and four properties to former police Subcommissioner Jorge Barralaga, who was acquitted of money laundering after five and a half years in custody, though his defense disputes the sale of 23 seized vehicles at below-market prices.

Also reported by: La Prensa, Radio HRN

Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting his former partner in Siguatepeque.