Border Security & Defense Procurement: Honduras President Nasri Asfura says the country plans to purchase Ukrainian drones to strengthen border control and help fight organized crime, with Zelenskyy also issuing a one-week ultimatum to Belarus over drone-guidance equipment. Agribusiness & Biosecurity: Honduras’ SENASA confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak at a Santa Bárbara breeding farm, triggering culling of tens of thousands of birds plus destruction of eggs and chicks, alongside expanded surveillance for commercial farms and backyard flocks. Industry & Trade Links: Ethan Allen, a major furniture manufacturer with operations in Honduras, marked Ethan Allen Day and highlighted its North America production footprint and community food drives. Construction Tech for Local Firms: FieldSub, founded by Hispanic contractor Samuel Matos, launched a fully bilingual app aimed at subcontractors to manage jobs, crews, estimates, tools, fleet, and profitability. Regional Politics With Economic Ripples: Colombia’s Trump-backed right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella edged ahead in a tight presidential race, with markets reacting to expectations around taxes, security, and reopening hydrocarbons—an indirect signal for investors watching the region. Human Rights & Environment: A report says environmental and Indigenous rights defenders were among the world’s most targeted human rights advocates in 2025, including killings tied to land and environmental protection.