Saturday, July 25, 2026

Ricardo Cardona, private secretary to former president Juan Orlando Hernández, has returned to Honduras after four years in Nicaragua, denying he faces any criminal charges despite several open corruption investigations against him.

Also reported by: Radio América Honduras

Spain has opened 2,000 additional jobs to Hondurans after diplomatic negotiations by Honduras's embassy in Madrid.

The Supreme Court of Justice has moved the case against former president Juan Orlando Hernández to the corruption court and into ordinary jurisdiction after he lost his immunity as a member of the Central American Parliament.

Congressman Sebastián Romero met with the National Volunteer Council to discuss proposed changes to Honduras's volunteer law, which governs organized citizen participation in nonprofit social work and aims to protect volunteers' rights and benefits.

The Patriotic Solidarity Coalition has called on Congress to strengthen a bipartisan electricity-sector reform bill before passage, arguing it must tackle the structural causes of the ENEE crisis—arrears, technical losses, and governance failures—while guaranteeing state control of the system.

Also reported by: Infobae – Honduras, Radio América Honduras

Union leader Evangelina Argueta warned that possible US tariffs on Honduran textile exports could drive up production costs and threaten thousands of jobs in an industry already reeling from 60,000 layoffs, and she called for urgent talks among the government, workers, and employers.

Tegucigalpa's municipal government is assessing 41 existing wells and plans to drill 33 new ones, hoping to reach about 70 working wells to help meet the city's water demand.

The manager of Honduras's construction chamber estimates the country now faces a housing shortfall of 1.7 million units.

The National Autonomous University of Honduras warns that rainfall could fall 30–40% below average starting in October across the Dry Corridor, the south, and Tegucigalpa as El Niño intensifies, threatening water supplies and the autumn harvest.

Also reported by: Once Noticias

A trough on Friday and an incoming tropical wave on Saturday will bring scattered to moderate rain across most of Honduras through Sunday, with daytime highs reaching 38°C (100°F) in the south, though forecasters say the rain will not ease the drought gripping 75 municipalities.

Monsignor Patricio Larrosa has been ordained and installed as bishop of the Diocese of Danlí in eastern Honduras, pledging to devote his ministry to vulnerable communities hit by migration, poverty, and violence.

Also reported by: Congreso Nacional, Radio América Honduras

Zolitur and Roatán's municipality held a workshop that brought together public officials, private businesses, and tourism operators to commit to environmental conservation and sustainable development that protects the island's natural attractions.

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler said Honduras expects about 20,000 visitors from El Salvador during the first week of August, a projection officials say will lift tourism and economic activity across the country's destinations.

Forward Bryan Sáenz, 20, has left Honduran club Olimpia after obtaining US residency, becoming the tenth player to depart the team ahead of the new season.

Honduras will face Jamaica, Guatemala, Surinam, Martinica, and El Salvador in Group B of the Concacaf Nations League group stage (September 21–October 6, 2026), needing a top-two finish to reach the quarterfinals and clinch a Copa Oro berth.

Also reported by: Radio HRN

A court rejected ex-prosecutor Francia Sofía Medina's request to be released pending sentencing in the BCH vault-theft case, though her lawyer argues she has already served the legal maximum of 2.5 years in pretrial detention and has filed an appeal.

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

A taxi driver identified as José Carrasco was shot and killed Friday afternoon in the Villa Neen neighborhood of La Ceiba; police have opened an investigation but have not yet identified a motive or suspects.

Also reported by: HCH

The Public Ministry will formally question former Deputy Security Minister Julissa Villanueva and demand the evidence she claims to hold about the disappearance of Angie Peña, after she publicly accused the Criminal Investigation Agency (ATIC) of obstructing the investigation.

Also reported by: Once Noticias, Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

Honduras's Criminal Investigation Directorate reported 118 arrests of suspects tied to killings of women through July 2026, the result of nationwide investigations and intelligence work.

José Luis Chirinos, mayor of Manto in Olancho, suffered cardiac arrest and died Saturday as an ambulance carried him to a private hospital in Tegucigalpa, near the Telica area before he could reach the facility.

President Nasry Asfura urged lawmakers to pass reforms to the Electricity Sector Law to stem monthly losses of about 1.2 billion lempiras (roughly $48 million) at the state utility ENEE, which he said drain money needed for health, education, and infrastructure.

Also reported by: Radio América Honduras

A former National Electoral Council representative endorsed electoral reforms including a presidential runoff, citizen-selected voting boards to replace party representatives, and independent appointment of electoral council members, citing concerns about fraud and legitimacy.

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

Credit to Honduras's private sector is expanding, with most new loans going to businesses in services, real estate, and agriculture, the Central Bank reports.

Cohep President Anabel Gallardo said Honduras avoided an additional 2.5% US tariff but warned that some sectors still face 10% duties and need continued trade talks to improve terms.

Also reported by: Infobae – Honduras

Honduras's foreign-currency inflows grew from a year earlier, driven mainly by robust family remittances, while outflows rose more slowly, leaving a net currency surplus.

The Latin American Development Bank approved $400 million for Honduras's Comprehensive Social Housing Program, which aims to finance affordable, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable homes.

The state utility ENEE will shut off power to dozens of neighborhoods and commercial zones in San Pedro Sula on Sunday, July 26, beginning at 8:30 a.m., for scheduled maintenance and grid testing.

Tegucigalpa Mayor Juan Diego Zelaya has suspended repairs on the Pope Francis Bridge and ordered a fifth independent technical assessment, saying private contractors—not public funds—will pay to fix design flaws and structural damage found since the bridge opened in November 2025.

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

Health authorities in Atlántida are watching three people with suspected measles as they await lab tests to confirm or rule out the disease, amid a national outbreak with 12 confirmed cases.

The Agriculture Ministry's health agency, Senasa, is training veterinarians, importers, and customs agents on the requirements for importing animal products and veterinary medicines, aiming to strengthen biosecurity and ensure compliance with import controls.

Honduras has confirmed 12 measles cases—six imported and six locally acquired—and health officials say they screen suspected cases daily, warning that one infected person can spread the virus to as many as 18 others and urging continued vaccination.

Also reported by: Radio América Honduras

The capital's government planted 100 trees on the landmark Juana Laínez Hill to bolster vegetation and ease the impact of climate change on the city, with students from five schools joining the environmental education effort.

Honduras's National Police is accepting applications for three university degrees at ANAPO in La Paz, with evaluations running August 3 through October 30 and benefits including scholarships, housing, and meals.

More than 30 law students from seven Honduran universities are taking part in San Pedro Sula in the 18th edition of the National Anti-Corruption Council's legal specialization program, which aims to deepen their anti-corruption expertise and connect them with professionals committed to transparency.

An administrative employee fired from Instituto Departamental Honduras in José Santos Guardiola has been reinstated after teachers and union representatives protested the dismissal, though demonstrators continue to occupy the school and demand a full resolution.

Tropical Storm Genevieve formed in the Pacific on July 24 and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, but U.S. and Mexican weather authorities say it is tracking away from land and will not affect Honduras.

Honduras's delegation took part in the opening ceremony of the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo on July 24, with athletes aiming to build on the country's record of 63 medals across 40 sports and 53 disciplines.

Also reported by: Radio HRN

Police and prosecutors carried out searches in Peñitas Arriba (El Merendón, San Pedro Sula) to break up the gang led by 'Juan El Malón,' accused of murders and terror that drove more than 26 families from the community.

Also reported by: Radio América Honduras

Rafael Antonio Herrera, 46, a former municipal councilman and businessman in Goascorán, Valle department, was shot and killed after a dispute over a dog that had bitten his son; his son was also wounded, and a suspect has been arrested.

Also reported by: Radio HRN

Passengers on a minibus bound for Teupasenti restrained the driver after he crashed while drunk, holding him until police arrived; authorities are investigating and will run alcohol tests.

Police found the body of a young man, bagged and bound hand and foot with signs of severe torture, in the Nueva Suyapa neighborhood of Tegucigalpa on Saturday; his identity and whether he was local remain unknown.