Monday, July 13, 2026 — Evening Edition

President Asfura and his government are backing the Satuyé Technology & Data Center, a Prospera-supported project in La Ceiba that pairs data infrastructure with AI services developed jointly with MAG Technologies Group, though experts warn of data-security and environmental risks.

Honduras sold its presidential aircraft for just over $5 million — about $9 million less than a previous Nationalist administration paid for it — prompting Libre opposition lawmakers to question the process, while the government says the sale was transparent and the proceeds will fund social projects.

Also reported by: Radio América, Infobae – Honduras

Economist Amparo Canales says Honduras must reassess its economic outlook as unstable oil prices and rising international inflation force a review of the monetary program in the third quarter.

Finance Minister Emilio Hernández Hércules said the Public Safety Tax will bring in more than L6 billion (roughly $240 million) this year — up from L5.3–5.4 billion in prior years — driven by economic growth and higher banking activity, with the money going to police, courts, prosecutors, defense, and the 911 emergency system.

Honduras's ambassador to Colombia unveiled a strategy to deepen economic ties and draw Colombian capital into maquila manufacturing, banking, agribusiness, and automotive production to create jobs and boost exports.

The Energy Ministry announced fuel price cuts of 5 centavos to 2.25 lempiras (roughly 2 cents to 90 cents) starting Monday, saying a recent 5% jump in global oil prices from escalating US-Iran tensions kept the reductions from going deeper.

A new report on the March 2025 Roatán crash that killed 12 confirms the Jetstream lost hydraulic fluid before impact and flew without a required flight data recorder, but stops short of naming a probable cause.

The capital's water authority fined four residents between L 2,500 and L 20,000 (about $100–$800) over the weekend for using hoses to water gardens and wash vehicles, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy during the city's water shortage.

Carlos Hernández, a former SANAA engineer, warns that Tegucigalpa will likely reduce its water output to stretch supply through September amid the ongoing shortage.

Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (X)

Honduras has recorded 5,064 dengue cases in 2026, including three deaths and 89 severe cases, with the capital accounting for nearly a quarter of infections and health officials warning that adolescents face a higher risk of complications.

Also reported by: Infobae – Honduras

Hospital San Felipe in Tegucigalpa is performing 30 surgeries a day and has completed 2,200 procedures so far this year, according to hospital director Edwin Cruz.

Firefighters rescued three young people and a puppy unharmed after they got lost hiking in woodland near La Tigra National Park; authorities warned against using unauthorized trails that lack safety infrastructure.

Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (X)

Heavy rains sent the Patuca River over its banks in Wampusirpi, Gracias a Dios, affecting about 100 people and destroying crops, with the mayor warning that the municipality remains on alert as the rain continues.

Dry conditions will hold over most of Honduras, with scattered light showers possible in the east, center, and west as easterly winds carry Caribbean moisture inland.

With the country's 205th independence anniversary approaching on September 15, the coordinating committee has begun organizing the traditional parades and security operations, deploying more than 3,000 police officers to keep the peace during the month-long festivities.

Roatán is hosting the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, drawing delegations from more than 15 countries competing for ranking points toward international circuits, with a $7,000 prize purse and the Honduran national team taking part.

The Acropora Eco Trail Run returns to Roatán on August 1 with a $40 entry fee and courses of 2 to 20 kilometers along the island's north coast; organizers expect about 600 participants and hope to raise money for marine conservation and sustainable development.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Olancho on suspicion of sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl after her mother reported the allegations to police; the suspect is a relative of the victim's family.

Police in Yoro arrested a doctor and a hospital orderly on accusations of releasing the body of four-year-old Ian Suárez, who died in an armed attack, to relatives without following proper protocol, though colleagues insist the doctor acted correctly.

Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI), Radio HRN, Radio Cadena Voces (X)

Honduran police in Comayagua arrested a man wanted on a warrant for continuous sexual assault.