Immigration & Labor: The Trump administration extended U.S. work permits for Haitians and other immigrants under Temporary Protected Status, but uncertainty remains after the Supreme Court cleared the way to end TPS protections. Coffee Supply Chain: Honduras-linked regional coffee trade is under pressure as producers warn that imported coffee is draining foreign currency and hurting local growers’ profitability. Energy & Environment: A new report says solar projects in southern Honduras were approved fast with weak environmental oversight, contributing to tree-cover loss and pollution while doing little to reduce fossil-fuel dependence. Trade & Manufacturing: U.S. textile and apparel exports fell 8.8% in January–May 2026, with shipments to Honduras also down, signaling softer demand for export-oriented apparel supply chains. Construction Benchmarking: El Salvador leads Central America’s construction growth (+18.5% through April 2026) while Honduras lags (+0.7%), highlighting regional investment gaps. Illicit Trade Risks: A Central America index flags Honduras among the more vulnerable countries for illegal tobacco, alcohol, agrochemicals, and electronics flows tied to weak controls and enforcement. Mining & Community Rights: Latin American churches and communities renew calls to defend land and lives in mining conflicts, pushing for stronger protections for affected populations. Agriculture Climate Threat: El Niño is expected to disrupt food and beverage supply through heat and rainfall swings, raising risks for yields and livestock feed.