Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy, clean transport, green hydrogen and even sargassum-based energy—Honduras is eligible and submissions are prioritized before Sept. 1. Trade & Sourcing: A 2026 study finds more domestic sourcing and nearshoring in the CAFTA-DR supply chain, with 76% of respondents sourcing from CAFTA-DR members (up 12% from 2025), driven by duty-free benefits and supplier consolidation. Port & Logistics Finance: ICTSI reported 1H2026 results with revenue from port operations up 27% to US$1.92B and net income attributable to equity holders rising 22% to US$589.98M, citing stronger volumes and added terminals. Security & Shipping: Panamax 2026 kicked off in Panama with 1,700 troops from 21 countries to protect the interoceanic canal and test interoperability across Pacific and Caribbean operations, with Honduras among participants. Gun-Trafficking Conviction: In South Florida, a Honduran national was convicted in a firearms-trafficking scheme using straw purchases and smuggling weapons to Honduras, with prosecutors citing WhatsApp coordination and illegal possession tied to immigration status. Forced-Labor Tariffs: USTR finalized sweeping Section 301 forced-labor tariffs affecting imports from 60 economies, with additional duties effective July 24 and limited in-transit exceptions. Regional Business Coordination: FEDEPRICAP and private-sector leaders agreed to resume a common regional agenda focused on monitoring U.S. relations, economic integration, investment facilitation, legal certainty, and tech transformation. HIV Drug Access: Lenacapavir rollout remains slow in Latin America despite near-100% efficacy, as protesters criticize monopoly pricing and delayed access compared with African priority distribution.