Title page
Contents
Summary 2
Introduction 4
Political and Economic Environment 6
2009 Coup and Aftermath 6
Castro Administration (2022-Present) 7
Corruption and the Rule of Law 8
Socioeconomic Conditions 10
Security and Human Rights Conditions 11
U.S.-Honduran Relations 12
U.S. Assistance 14
Migration 17
Security Cooperation 19
U.S. Military Presence 19
Counternarcotics 20
Citizen Security 20
Commercial Ties 21
Trade and Investment Flows 22
Labor Rights Concerns 23
Investment Concerns 24
Outlook 25
Author Information 25
Disclaimer 26
Table 1. U.S. Assistance to Honduras: FY2021-FY2024 Request 15
Figure 1. Honduras at a Glance 5
Figure 2. Homicide Rate in Honduras: 2004-2022 11
Figure 3. U.S. Border Patrol Enforcement Encounters with Honduran Nationals at the Southwest Border: FY2009-FY2023 17
Figure 4. U.S. Trade with Honduras: 2005-2022 22