Latest news in Honduras? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
Key recent developments in Honduras around mid-September 2026 include:
Taiwan–Honduras Diplomatic Openings: Following a visit to Taipei by opposition Liberal Party lawmaker Jorge Cálix, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it remains open to exploring all possibilities with Honduras. This marks the first public visit to Taiwan by a Honduran lawmaker since ties were severed in March 2023, drawing attention back to President Nasry Asfura’s campaign pledges regarding foreign policy.
Taipei Times+ 1Land Disputes in Cayos Cochinos: Human rights and environmental organizations (including Peace Brigades International) issued alerts over police actions and court-ordered evictions against Garífuna communities holding peaceful sit-ins in Cayos Cochinos. The demonstrations involve ancestral land rights, the filming of reality television shows, and recent rulings by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
Peace Brigades International-CanadaJudicial Developments Concerning Juan Orlando Hernández: The Honduran Supreme Court and domestic judiciary made headlines earlier in the month following legal proceedings and dismissals related to domestic charges against the former president.
Independence Celebrations: Honduras marked its 205th Independence Day on September 15, receiving international greetings while civic and student parades took place nationwide.
Economic Trends & Remittances: Mid-September economic projections point to remittances reaching roughly $13 billion by the end of 2026, amid concerns over domestic inflation and the economic impacts of seasonal weather and drought emergencies across several municipalities.
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