Latest news in Honduras? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
Recent notable news and developments in Honduras around September 28, 2026:
Energy & Power Grid: The National Electric Energy Company (ENEE) initiated a round of scheduled power maintenance outages starting September 28, primarily impacting the Cortés department, aimed at upgrading regional distribution infrastructure. Concurrently, Congress is reviewing reforms concerning electricity-sector debt relief and tariff regulations.
Diario La TribunaClimate & Weather Impacts: The government has begun cloud-seeding initiatives in dry zones to alleviate drought exacerbated by El Niño patterns. In contrast, heavy seasonal rains in the western and northern departments, including Santa Bárbara and Yoro, have triggered localized flash floods and landslides.
Security & Domestic Policy: Authorities continue enforcing stricter penitentiary regulations aimed at curbing gang operations and organized crime from within the prison system.
Sports: The national men’s football team is in Kingston, preparing for a pivotal CONCACAF Nations League Group B matchup against Jamaica following their recent group-stage clash with Suriname.