Telecom & Security: The Trump administration plans $175.8M to replace undersea telecom cables across the Caribbean and Central America, aiming to reduce China’s influence in regional connectivity. Next-Gen Wireless: A new global 6G alliance launched with 20+ partners includes Honduras, signaling early coordination on next-generation networks. Textiles & Industrial Scaling: Nextil signed a strategic partnership with Grupo Beta to expand “full package” textile capacity across Honduras and El Salvador, leveraging a 6,000+ worker industrial base. Energy Infrastructure: Genesis Energias says it is reshaping Honduras’ power sector via LNG infrastructure tied to its Brassavola plant, using an LNG floating storage approach. Trade Policy Shock: New U.S. Section 301 forced-labor tariffs replace expiring global duties, with Honduras listed among affected economies—raising compliance pressure for exporters and importers. Regional Environment: Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador approved a trinational plan to protect 313,000 hectares in the Trifinio-Fraternity Biosphere Reserve, supported by €11M from KfW. Migration & Labor Risks: A Texas rail-container smuggling case includes Honduran victims and 11 charged, underscoring ongoing cross-border trafficking risks.