Honduran Drug Kingpin Sentenced to Life in Prison
WASHINGTON – Honduran national Sergio Neftali Mejia-Duarte was sentenced today to life in prison for his involvement in a large-scale international narcotics transportation organization. Acting…
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen Announcement on Temporary Protected Status for Ho
TEGUCIGALPA – The Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen has determined that termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Honduras is required…
U.S.-Honduras Bilateral Human Rights Working Group
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Delegations from the United States and Honduras held the sixth meeting of the Bilateral…
U.S. Government Reaffirms Support for Anti-Corruption Efforts
The Government of the United States is concerned with recent actions counter to the anti-corruption work in Honduras, which is a fundamental element of US…
2018 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced
On Friday, March 23, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the U.S. Department…
Statement By Secretary Tillerson on the Annual Observance of International Women’s Day
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our…
Embassy Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Murder of Berta Cáceres
The U.S. Embassy extends its condolences to the family of environmental activist Berta Cáceres on the second anniversary of her murder. We reaffirm our full…
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley Travels to Honduras and Guatemala
Ambassador Nikki Haley will travel to Honduras and Guatemala February 26 – March 1 to underscore the United States’ strong ties and partnership with those…
Statement from Chargé d’Affaires Heide B. Fulton on the Appointment of Karla Cueva as Minister
We congratulate Minister Karla Cueva on her appointment, and the Government of Honduras on fulfilling its commitment to create a Ministry of Human Rights. The…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens
Location: Nicaragua and its border areas Event: Roadblocks are present throughout Nicaragua, including near the border with Honduras, making overland travel unpredictable; road travel is…
Embassy Closed for Honduran Labor Day
The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras will be closed on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 for the Honduran Labor Day holiday. The Embassy will resume its…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens
Location: San Pedro Sula, Honduras Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa advises U.S. citizens of a new crime trend in San Pedro Sula. There has…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Honduras
Location: Planned throughout mainland Honduras. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place beginning the afternoon of January 19, 2018. The Opposition Alliance has called for…
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Honduras
A demonstration is expected to take place on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. near the Soto Cano Air Base, Comayagua, Honduras. The demonstrations…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Cortes Department Shelter in Place Order Lifted
The U.S. Embassy in Honduras has lifted its order for personnel in the Department of Cortes to shelter in place. The December 3 Travel Alert…
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Shelter in Place Advisory for Cortes Department
As result of escalating protests and violence relating to an election dispute, the U.S. Embassy has ordered its personnel in the Honduran Department of Cortes…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Honduran Political Demonstrations
The Honduran government has implemented a ten-day curfew from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The curfew took effect at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1,…
Announcement to U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in San Pedro Sula Temporary Operating Hours
As a result of the national curfew, the Consular Agency in San Pedro Sula will operate between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m from Monday through…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Honduran Political Demonstrations for December 1, 2017
Due to the increase in sporadic, unplanned demonstrations and traffic delays, we advise U.S. citizens to postpone or cancel unnecessary travel within Honduras at this…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Honduran General Election on November 26, 2017
Honduras will hold a general election on Sunday, November 26th, 2017. As disruptions related to the elections may be possible, the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa urges…
YLAI 2017: Meet the Participants
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the 2017 cohort from Honduras for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program .…
Department of Labor Issues Report on Worker Rights Concerns in Honduras, Honduras Pledges to Work Cl
The U.S. Department of Labor released a report today that raises serious concerns regarding the effective enforcement of labor laws in Honduras under the labor…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. – Honduras World Cup Qualifier Soccer Match
U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras Security Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. – Honduras World Cup Qualifier Soccer Match 31 August, 2017 The U.S. Embassy informs…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. – Honduras World Cup Qualifier Soccer Match (August 3
U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras Security Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. – Honduras World Cup Qualifier Soccer Match 31 August, 2017 The U.S. Embassy informs…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: UNAH Demonstration
U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras Security Message for U.S. Citizens: UNAH Demonstration Date: July 25, 2017 The U.S. Embassy has received reports from local police that…
Appointment of James D. Nealon
Yesterday, I appointed Ambassador James D. (Jim) Nealon to serve as Assistant Secretary of International Engagement within the DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans.…
Professional Exchange Program for Journalists, Media Business Managers, and Technologists
A Digital Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Latin America – 2018 We are currently accepting applications for this program. To apply click here .…
