Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Morning Edition

Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez's homily on how drug traffickers and criminals hide illicit money set off debate among lawmakers, with some urging caution in linking politicians to crime and others arguing the problem reaches far beyond cash to property, businesses, and major investments.

The Honduran Labor Ministry announced temporary openings in Spain, Canada, and the United States for citizens who meet the requirements—including a clean criminal and migration record—with jobs in agriculture, hospitality, logistics, and other sectors.

Honduras's Supreme Court ordered a new trial for former judge Wendy Caballero Reyes on charges of abuse of authority over her handling of an asset-laundering investigation involving a minor, with the hearing set for November 26.

Congresswoman Alía Kafati withdrew her proposal to limit Honduran presidents to one reelection and bar them from running again after two consecutive terms.

Transport leaders from five major cities said they will stage a nationwide strike next week unless the government pays a pending compensation bonus and addresses security threats facing the sector.

Housing Minister Francis Argeñal announced a $400 million National Comprehensive Housing Plan, funded by the Latin American Development Bank and run by the state housing bank Banhprovi, to offer mortgages to eligible families starting in September.

Tegucigalpa residents can now check when water will reach their neighborhood through a new UMAPS digital platform, and the city has set fines of L500 (about $20) for a first water-waste offense and L1,000 for repeat offenders.

The national power company ENEE will carry out maintenance outages in parts of Francisco Morazán and Olancho on July 28 to improve service reliability.

Six hospital projects show a split picture: facilities in Choluteca, Tocoa, and Bay Islands are 24–58% complete and funded by international development banks, while hospitals in Santa Bárbara, Ocotepeque, and Olancho face investigations, contract disputes, and budget shortfalls that threaten completion.

An analysis of 2024–2025 data shows Tegucigalpa residents face seasonal health threats: heavy air pollution and smoke in the dry season (the first half of the year) push up respiratory cases, while falling temperatures in the rainy season (July–September) bring a second surge.

The Honduran Armed Forces reforested two hectares with 2,000 red mangrove seedlings at Las Pelonas on Isla del Tigre, Valle, to restore the ecosystem and protect coastal zones and marine biodiversity.

Education Minister Arely Argueta said the ministry is deciding which support staff to cut from schools, citing excess administrative personnel; about 2,000 civil-service employees have already been dismissed nationwide, drawing protests from parents, teachers, and unions.

Honduran rider Lara Gabrie won individual and team bronze in equestrian competition at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, the country's first medals in the sport in 36 years.

Motagua coach Javier López warned his team not to underestimate Belize's Verdes in their Central American Cup opener on July 28, saying regional football has grown more competitive and no rival should be taken lightly.

Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

María Gregoria Martínez, from Las Lajas in Comayagua, was struck and killed by a vehicle on July 27 in the Dos Caminos sector of Villanueva while visiting family; authorities have not yet determined the driver's responsibility.

Also reported by: HCH

The body of a woman was found unclothed in a vacant lot in the Cabañas neighborhood of El Progreso, Yoro; authorities are investigating the circumstances and a possible motive.

Also reported by: Once Noticias

Former deputy security minister Semma Julissa Villanueva did not show up Monday for scheduled testimony before the Special Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office in the investigation of missing woman Angie Peña, whom Villanueva had publicly commented on.

Also reported by: HCH