Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Honduras, prioritizing proposals before Sept. 1 and covering solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy, clean transport, green hydrogen, and related supply chains. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. finalized sweeping Section 301 forced-labor tariffs affecting imports from 60 economies, with additional duties effective July 24—an immediate pressure point for Honduras exporters tied to U.S. demand. Regional Business Diplomacy: FEDEPRICAP (with CONEP) agreed to restart a common agenda on economic integration, investment facilitation, and monitoring U.S. relations, also flagging AI and legal certainty as priorities. Coffee Value-Add: Kochere Coffee named a Honduras honey-processed microlot from Finca Liquidambar as its August Coffee of the Month, highlighting a shift toward Q-graded specialty exports. Security & Logistics: Panamax 2026 began in Panama with 1,700 troops from 21 countries, including Honduras, focused on protecting the interoceanic canal and regional shipping routes. Gun-Trafficking Conviction: A Honduran national was convicted in South Florida for firearms trafficking to Honduras via straw purchases, with WhatsApp messages tied to inventories, pricing, and shipping instructions.