Retail Fraud & Justice: A Honduran national, Darwin Alberto Corea Calderon, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for a multi-year Home Depot refund fraud scheme that netted nearly $464,000 across stores in North and South Carolina, using “skip-scanning” at self-checkout and also stealing merchandise. Immigration & Work Permits: The U.S. extended work permits for Haitians and other Temporary Protected Status holders after a Supreme Court ruling cleared the way to end TPS, leaving many families facing renewed uncertainty. Coffee Sector Pressure: Coffee producers are warning that Honduras is among countries benefiting from imported coffee demand elsewhere, as local growers struggle with profitability despite higher international prices. Energy & Environment Watch: A new report says rapid solar expansion in southern Honduras has harmed nearby communities through weak environmental oversight and pollution, while doing little to reduce fossil-fuel dependence. Trade & Industry Signals: Regional data points to uneven construction momentum across Central America, with Honduras lagging while neighbors post stronger growth—an indicator for investment and demand in the built environment. Mining & Land Rights: Mining-related land conflict coverage highlights ongoing disputes over resources and community protections across Latin America, with Honduras often cited in the broader regional pattern.