Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — Morning Edition

Honduras's Supreme Court suspended the arrest warrant and international alert against former president Juan Orlando Hernández from July 20 to August 3, when a hearing on fraud and money-laundering charges is set.

Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (RCV), Infobae – Honduras, Radio América Honduras, Radio Cadena Voces (X)

Honduras's Supreme Court named Walter Miranda Sabio to handle cases against former officials and ex-presidents under investigation in the so-called Pandora II corruption probe, following standard procedures for defendants with special legal status.

Honduras's new agroindustrial protection law has taken effect, triggering the first evictions in Choluteca as authorities enforce rules meant to shield farm production and infrastructure, though human-rights groups warn it could deepen rural land conflicts.

A Paradigma poll shows Eduardo Maldonado leading the Liberal primary with 55%, Tomás Zambrano favored in the National Party primary, and Rixi Moncada in the Free Honduras primary.

Foreign direct investment in Honduras kept growing in the first three months of 2026, supporting economic activity, the Central Bank said.

Also reported by: Radio HRN

Year-over-year inflation in Honduras reached 6.09% in May, up 1.55 percentage points from a year earlier, driven mainly by rising fuel prices that accounted for nearly half the overall increase.

Honduras's exports grew 2.8% from the previous quarter, driven by higher sales of coffee, crude oil, cigars, and services, while imports rose 2.1% on greater purchases of industrial inputs, machinery, transport equipment, and fuel.

Don Fabio Café of Yoro represented Honduras at World of Coffee 2026 in Brussels (June 25–27), presenting specialty-grade beans to international buyers and reinforcing Honduras's standing as Central America's leading coffee producer.

Spain will resume exporting pork to Honduras under national health controls and monitoring protocols, as Honduran pork producers watch how the reopened market develops.

EHISA has rolled out the AMADEUS aviation technology platform at Roatán's Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport to streamline check-in, boarding, and the passenger experience while positioning Honduras to compete on global aviation standards.

The National Logistics Council is studying a new bypass road and expanded access routes to Puerto Cortés as the port prepares to nearly double its container capacity from 750,000 to 1.5 million TEU a year.

The Infrastructure Ministry is making emergency repairs on Route 37/25 between Ojo de Agua and Valle de Ángeles to restore safety and traffic flow on the key corridor.

Honduras's Health Ministry brought together national and international specialists with the Pan American Health Organization and UNICEF to strengthen early-warning systems and disease surveillance under a "One Health" approach that links human, animal, and environmental health.

A 13-year-old girl in Choluteca took her own life, prompting her father to demand a thorough investigation and to urge parents to strengthen emotional support and communication with their children amid family conflict.

Honduras's emergency agency COPECO is urging residents to take precautions as a mass of Saharan dust is forecast to arrive this weekend.

The number of Hondurans seeking refuge or asylum abroad reached 262,913 in 2025, with the UN refugee agency pointing to criminal violence, extortion, climate impacts, and economic collapse as drivers, while Honduras's human-rights ombudsman warns that earlier intervention could have kept many in the country.

The National Police arrested a man wanted for homicide who had eluded justice for more than two decades.

A specialized national tribunal convicted six people of drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession, and criminal association; sentencing is set for August 7.

The National Police seized seven motorcycles from minors in Copán department for various violations under the Transit Law.

A San Pedro Sula trial court acquitted Denis Javier Erazo Cruz of multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking of a minor, citing insufficient evidence.