Monday, June 15, 2026

Honduras's human-rights ombudsman reports that at least 23,000 people were forcibly displaced from the country between 2010 and 2025, ranking it sixth among 162 nations hardest hit by forced displacement.

Finance Minister Emilio Hércules said a proposed law on the state-owned electricity utility ENEE would keep all three of its linked companies fully government-owned, with any decisions requiring approval from Congress.

Also reported by: Radio América Honduras

The Vice Minister of Coffee said Honduras has enough beans and corn to meet domestic demand despite the drought hitting several regions.

Honduras's net international reserves rose by $1.067 billion between January 27 and June 11, 2026, with import coverage holding steady at 6.6 months of goods and services.

Honduras expects to produce roughly 100,000 quintals of cardamom for export this year, chiefly to Saudi Arabia and other international markets.

Only about 3,000 social homes may be built this year because the state housing bank BANHPROVI has yet to receive promised funds, though officials say $500 million a year could start flowing by late August if IMF talks move forward.

San Pedro Sula mayor Roberto Contreras said a protective barrier in the area stopped a vehicle and shielded a doctor inside during a recent accident, preventing a far worse outcome.

Infrastructure Secretary Aníbal Erler inspected work reinforcing the Chamelecón River levees in La Lima, Cortés, a L1.5–1.6 billion project (about $60–64 million) meant to shield citrus farms, communities, and the international airport from flooding during heavy rains.

Honduras's national vocational institute is adding courses for artificial intelligence and solar-panel technicians to match labor-market demand, director Edgardo Loucel says.

National Police arrested two members of a gang accused of stealing and stripping motorcycles in Olanchito, Yoro.

A deported man was arrested after his wife was killed at a motel, in a case involving accusations of infidelity and a financial dispute over about 260,000 lempiras (roughly $10,400).

Police arrested a man in La Paz on suspicion of the aggravated rape of a child and the stabbing of a household member.

Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (X)

Honduras's anti-trafficking unit carried out raids in La Lima, Cortés, to investigate the suspected production and distribution of child sexual abuse material.