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Seven Firms Bid for Honduras's Presidential Plane
Seven domestic and international firms have entered the bidding for Honduras's presidential aircraft, with the public sale set for July 10.
Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI), SEDENA Honduras, Radio América Honduras
Politics
Foundation Helps Elderly Hondurans Apply for US Visas
The Hermano Lejano Foundation is helping Hondurans over 60 apply for US visitor visas so they can legally reunite with children living abroad.
TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)· enEspañolImmigrationHonduras Reviews Trade and Investment Ties With China
The government is conducting a sweeping review of its relationship with China, weighing the impact on productive sectors, the trade balance, infrastructure, and cooperation, with Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero noting the president's focus on protecting jobs, exports, and competitiveness.
Honduras Opens One-Year Amnesty for Unregistered Firearms
Under a congressional decree enacted July 2, Honduras's one-year firearms amnesty lets owners of undocumented legal weapons register them without penalty starting July 6 at the National Police's Firearms Unit in Tegucigalpa.
El Heraldo· enEspañolSecurity
Business
Central Bank Auctions $81.5 Million in Foreign Currency
The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $81.5 million on July 3, setting the average exchange rate at L26.7414 per dollar for July 4–6.
Fuel Prices Fall for Sixth Straight Week
Honduras's Energy Ministry announced another price cut for the week of July 6–12, extending a six-week run of fuel reductions that have cut some petroleum products by more than 15 lempiras in all.
HCH· in SpanishEconomyAlso reported by: Radio HRN, Radio América
Central Bank Holds Benchmark Rate at 5.75%
The Central Bank of Honduras held its policy rate (TPM) at 5.75%, with interbank and central bank window rates aligned to that benchmark.
Staple Foods Grow More Expensive Across Honduras
A consumer watchdog's monitoring shows nine of eleven staple products rose in price over the past week, led by beans and eggs, while only two fell, prompting authorities to watch for speculation.
Once Noticias· in SpanishEconomyRenewable Energy Group Blames Fuel Costs for Rate Hike
The head of Honduras's renewable energy association says the recent electricity rate increase stems from global fuel prices rather than non-renewable generators, and calls for more investment in clean energy to cut dependence on imported fuel.
Diario Roatán· enEspañolEconomyBusiness Leader Urges Fuel Savings Be Passed to Drivers
Rafael Medina, former head of Tegucigalpa's Chamber of Commerce, urged oil companies and transporters to quickly pass falling global fuel prices on to consumers, noting that inflation climbed nearly 1.5 percentage points above year-ago levels partly because of earlier fuel-cost increases.
Radio América HondurasEconomyEngineer Warns of Possible Bean Shortage After Drought Losses
Engineer Dulio Medina warned that Honduras could face a shortage of beans and other staple grains after drought and failed planting in Olancho and El Paraíso cut supply for the coming weeks.
Radio Cadena Voces (X)EconomyConsumer Advocates: Rate Hike Could Add 800 Lempiras to Food Basket
Consumer advocates project that changes to electricity tariffs will raise the price of Honduras's basic food basket by about 800 lempiras (roughly $32).
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Infrastructure
CONDEPOR to Upgrade National Stadium Lighting
CONDEPOR is upgrading the lighting at the National Stadium and Olympic Complex to meet international competition standards and support high-definition broadcasts, with a MUSCO specialist presenting plans to fix current shortcomings.
Developer Says Slope Work at Mall Meets Safety Standards
The developer of a commercial project on Tegucigalpa's Anillo Periférico said the slope-cutting work includes hidden mitigation systems—waterproofing and specialized drainage—designed by engineers and geologists to prevent landslides, a response to public concern after a recent collapse nearby.
Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)· enEspañolTegucigalpaNew Transformer to Ease Power Outages in Valle and Choluteca
A transformer installed under the Castro administration will be connected to reduce blackouts in the southern departments of Valle and Choluteca, according to Libre congressman Fabricio Sandoval.
400,000 ENEE Customers Owe L12.5 Billion in Unpaid Bills
About 400,000 customers of Honduras's state electricity company ENEE owe more than L12.5 billion (roughly $500 million) in unpaid bills, the utility says.
Health
Breast Cancer Cases Surge at Honduras's Cancer Center
Hospital San Felipe's oncology chief reports 5 to 10 new breast-cancer diagnoses a day, most in advanced stages, and urges women to seek evaluation early when they notice warning signs.
Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)· enEspañolTegucigalpaAlso reported by: HCH, Radio Cadena Voces (X)
Environment
Environmental and Indigenous Groups Challenge Oil Contract Secrecy
Environmental groups and indigenous leaders are demanding transparency in an oil contract signed for Honduras's Caribbean region, citing undisclosed terms they say harm local communities.
Government to Aid 75 Drought-Hit Municipalities
Honduras's emergency agency announced humanitarian aid for about 75 municipalities hit by drought and late rains, with food distribution starting in late July in the hardest-hit areas of the Dry Corridor.
Diario Roatán· enEspañolWeatherAlso reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (X)
Education
Education Ministry Offers 100 Partial Scholarships for Teachers
The Education Ministry is offering 100 partial scholarships to Honduran teachers and professionals seeking training in leadership, management, and professional development through the Business School Education Format program, with applications due by February 28, 2027.
Sports
Honduran Forward Moncada Makes Swiss League Debut
Honduran forward Dereck Moncada played 59 minutes in a 1–1 friendly for Swiss first-division side Lugano FC against Rapperswill, drawing a yellow card in his debut for the club as it prepares for the UEFA Conference League.
Crime
Man Shot Dead in Olanchito, Yoro
Byron Cárcamo was killed in an armed attack on his motorcycle in the 24 de Mayo neighborhood of Olanchito on Friday afternoon; authorities are investigating the motive and the identity of the attackers.
La Prensa· enEspañolSecurity · YoroAlso reported by: HCH, Once Noticias
Man Arrested in Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old in Copán
Milton Josué García Hernández, 19, was arrested after police say he met a 13-year-old girl through TikTok, saw her in person in Florida, Copán, and assaulted her twice at his home in the village of Los Dormitorios.
El Heraldo· enEspañolSecurity · CopánWoman Ordered to Stand Trial on Drug-Trafficking Charges
A court ordered Anyi Yariela Mejía Interiano, 28, to stand trial for aggravated drug trafficking after police seized 154 packages of suspected cocaine and $2,000 in cash from a vehicle she was driving in Namasigüe on June 29; her mother received a provisional dismissal.
La Prensa· enEspañolSecurity · CholutecaAlso reported by: Poder Judicial Honduras
197 Children Died in Honduras in First Half of 2026
Child welfare groups reported that 197 minors died in Honduras during the first six months of 2026—47% in traffic accidents and 37% in homicides—and warned that the violence is now spreading beyond the three historically hardest-hit departments.
Once Noticias· in SpanishSecurityAlso reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (X)