Honduras Aviation & Assets: Honduras finalized the sale of its Embraer Legacy 600 presidential plane to Mexico’s Thebe Ingeniería & Consultoría for 137.8 million lempiras, after an international public auction in Tegucigalpa. Regional Politics: The U.S. and 12 “Shield of the Americas” partners urged Colombia to ensure a peaceful, orderly transfer of power after outgoing President Gustavo Petro questioned the June election results. Immigration Policy (U.S.): The Trump administration extended TPS work permits for Haitians through July 24 and for Syrians, Ethiopians, Somalis, Yemenis, South Sudanese and Burmese through July 17, citing court delays. Travel Rules (Europe/UK): Germany published a 2026 list of 62 countries eligible for visa-free entry up to 90 days, including Honduras; the UK reaffirmed visa requirements for Nigerians and more than 100 other nationalities. Sports (Honduras): NORCECA beach volleyball continued at Tabyana Beach in Roatán, with Barnett/Somerville and T&T’s Miguel/Morrison advancing to classification playoffs. Local Economy (Honduras): A fintech outlook for Honduras in 2026 highlights remittances as the core of digital finance’s push for broader inclusion.