Nearly 25,000 Chinese Nationals Entered Honduras Illegally Since 2014

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 2, 2026 · Originally reported September 1, 2026 by El Heraldo

Honduras's immigration authority reported that 24,837 Chinese citizens entered the country illegally between 2014 and now, including a sharp spike of 12,184 in 2023 after Honduras established diplomatic relations with China, prompting congressional scrutiny.

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