Mass Education Layoffs Throw Schools Into Crisis Across Honduras

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 10, 2026 · Originally reported July 9, 2026 by Criterio.hn

Honduras's Education Ministry has dismissed roughly 2,500 public school employees nationwide since early July, citing overstaffing; schools have closed, suspended classes, and lost security and maintenance staff, while unions and parents demand the workers be rehired.

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