AGP Executive Report

Climate and Children: UNICEF warns that 25.8 million children in Latin America and the Caribbean face heightened risks from El Niño, including severe floods and drought that can threaten food and livelihoods. LGBTQ+ Rights: A regional initiative spanning Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador reports training 489 LGBTQ+ people and supporting community leaders and organizations working to protect rights. Indigenous Voices: A delegation from the Kurdish women’s movement visited Honduras’ COPINH, while Garífuna communities continue their fight to protect ancestral land. Regional Travel: El Salvador is seeing more Honduran visitors for the annual Morazán holiday, with safety and hospitality cited as draws.

Migration & Family: A caravan that began in San Pedro Sula is struggling with food shortages in southern Mexico. About 350 migrants, including families with children, have traveled roughly 93 miles in nearly two weeks; members are sharing what little food they have. Indigenous Culture: A delegation from the Kurdish women’s liberation movement visited COPINH, connecting with Lenca communities in Honduras whose traditions include ceremonies giving thanks to Mother Earth. LGBTQ+ Rights: A regional initiative working in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador reports training 489 LGBTQ+ people and supporting 41 community leaders as it builds networks and safety efforts. Children & Climate: UNICEF warns that a record-strength El Niño could bring severe floods or droughts to millions of children across Latin America and the Caribbean.

LGBTQ+ Rights: A regional initiative supporting LGBTQ+ groups in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador has reached 489 people through training on safety, organizing and advocacy. Climate & Children: UNICEF warns that 25.8 million children in Latin America and the Caribbean face risks from the developing Super El Niño, including floods and drought. Regional Travel: El Salvador is seeing more Honduran visitors for its annual Morazán holiday, with safety and hospitality cited as draws. Indigenous Culture: A Kurdish women’s movement delegation visited COPINH, meeting with Lenca communities whose traditions include rituals of gratitude to the land and spiritual ties to nature. Hispanic Heritage: Honduras was among the countries represented at Madrid’s large Hispanidad parade, celebrating music, dance and traditions from across the Hispanic world.

LGBTQ Rights in Central America: The EU-backed “Alianza para la Inclusión” project is strengthening LGBTQ rights work across Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, training 489 people and supporting community leaders with safety, protection, and advocacy through 2028. Indigenous Resistance & Women’s Movements: A delegation from the Kurdistan women’s liberation movement visited COPINH in Honduras, highlighting shared struggles of indigenous communities like the Lenca and their spiritual, land-based traditions. Honduran Travel Boom: El Salvador’s Semana Morazánica is drawing a surge of Honduran visitors—about 58,522 expected (up 20% from 2025)—with faster 24/7 border processing and welcome support at key crossings. Culture & Community Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Month events continue across the region, including Multicultural Center programming and local festivals celebrating Latin American music, food, and identity. Healthcare Access (Honduras): Global Medical Brigades’ Honduras-focused volunteer model is expanding volunteer opportunities and clinic support through university chapters.

Indigenous & Women’s Rights: A delegation from the Kurdistan women’s liberation movement visited COPINH in Honduras, highlighting shared struggles of indigenous communities and women’s resistance. Healthcare & Community Support: Global Medical Brigades is expanding volunteer and clinic-shadowing opportunities, sending student teams to rural communities in Honduras and beyond to help bridge healthcare access gaps. Honduras in the News (Migration & Justice): U.S. reporting says a Honduran man accused of sexually exploiting a teenager in Nashville was released into the U.S. interior under the Biden administration, while ICE actions continue to be tied to high-profile criminal cases. Travel & Local Culture: El Salvador expects a surge of Honduran visitors for Semana Morazánica (Oct. 5–9), with border teams offering faster entry and welcome treats—security and hospitality driving the jump. Culture & Heritage: Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue to spotlight Latino identity through festivals, food, and community events across the region.

Honduran Culture & Community: A growing wave of Hispanic Heritage celebrations is bringing Latino food, music, and family-friendly activities to new audiences, from Bainbridge’s first Hispanic Heritage Festival—sparked by local access gaps and Honduran, El Salvadoran, and Guatemalan farmworker ties—to Honduras-representing community moments like Alma Latina’s heritage-focused events. Healthcare & Access in Honduras: Manos Amigas Clinic in Honduras is receiving donated lab equipment to keep care within reach for people who can’t afford it, while a separate Honduras-focused report highlights bringing lab testing closer to patients. Travel & Hospitality: El Salvador is seeing a surge of Honduran visitors for Semana Morazánica (Oct. 5–9), with officials pushing faster 24/7 border processing and welcoming families with coffee, water, and snacks. Immigration & Family Impact: U.S. court rulings and enforcement headlines continue to shape Honduran families’ realities, including third-country deportation decisions and cases involving Hondurans facing detention or federal sentencing after reentry. Arts & Representation: Latino talent is also in the spotlight in mainstream entertainment, with a new Cat in the Hat film featuring Latino stars during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Immigration Policy Shock: The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily lifted blocks on Trump’s third-country deportations, letting DHS resume fast removals to places migrants have no ties to, with reports naming countries including Honduras. Brazil Runoff Politics: Brazil’s presidential race is headed to an Oct. 25 runoff after Flávio Bolsonaro edged Lula in the first round, a result seen as reshaping Latin America’s political direction. Honduran Migrant Detained in Mexico: In Chiapas, authorities arrested a Honduran man tied to a migrant caravan, sparking claims of detention without a warrant as the group transited Mexico. Culture & Community Calendar: Central American culture took center stage in Austin’s Centroamericanto Fest, while Hispanic Heritage Month events and dance festivals kept communities celebrating across the region. Heritage Through Faith: The Blessed Adoration Sisters held a fall fiesta celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, with food and dance that included Honduras and other Central American roots. Local Service Spotlight: A Honduras-linked pen-pal effort connected community members with people in ICE detention, showing how letter-writing can keep human ties alive.

Central American Culture Abroad: Austin’s Centroamericanto Fest returned with two days of dance, music, and Central American songwriting, spotlighting artists including Honduran singer-songwriter Gricelda Padilla. Garífuna Land Rights: A Garífuna land demarcation effort on Honduras’ Caribbean coast hit roadblocks after threats tied to drug trafficking pushed officials to abandon parts of the process, raising fresh concerns about protecting Afro-Indigenous territory. Migration & Family Separation: Coverage highlights how deportation policies are being used to deter child smuggling and reunite families—while critics warn unaccompanied minors face court without proper legal support. Hispanic Heritage Celebrations: Community festivals in the U.S. reflect both pride and anxiety, with some Latino attendees staying away due to immigration enforcement fears. Global Spotlight on Honduras: A Honduran participant is featured in a U.S. choir story, and Honduras’ Garífuna struggle is tied to broader regional human-rights reporting. Brazil Election Watch: Brazil’s Lula vs. Flávio Bolsonaro runoff race is framed as a major test for U.S. influence in Latin America.

Brazil Election Watch: Polls show Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight, high-stakes presidential race, with the outcome seen as a major test of U.S. influence in Latin America. Honduras Spotlight—Garífuna Land Fight: In Iriona, Colón, Garífuna communities say land demarcation efforts are being stalled by threats tied to drug trafficking, leaving a key Inter-American ruling in limbo. Migration & Daily Life: DHS chief Markwayne Mullin says a Honduras-linked migrant caravan has “zero chance” of entering the U.S., while reports describe families traveling north amid hunger and stalled cases. Climate & Children: UNICEF warns El Niño risks are hitting Honduras and neighbors, threatening harvests, malnutrition, and safe water access for millions of children. Culture & Community: Paraguay hosts a 7th Latin American Folklore Gathering with artists from 13 countries, while Honduras readers may also relate to the Garífuna fight for identity and land along the Caribbean coast.

Garífuna Land Rights: A Honduran court-ordered push to demarcate Garífuna territory on the Caribbean coast hit a wall after threats tied to drug traffickers forced officials to abandon land-measuring work in Iriona’s Punta Piedra. Community & Culture: In the U.S., Honduras-linked stories of Latin pride kept rolling—Columbia’s first Hispanic Heritage Festival drew 100+ neighbors to Open Door Church with mariachi, while Winston-Salem’s Bailey Park Latin Fest brought free salsa, bachata, folklórico, and food trucks. Migration Reality Check: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned a migrant caravan from Honduras would face “zero chance” of entering the U.S., saying it would likely break up before the border. Kids, Faith & Learning: Superbook reached children in remote Copán with a school event—no electricity, but big smiles as they watched “Roar!” and learned about prayer. Climate Impact on Children: UNICEF says El Niño risks are already hitting Honduras and the region, threatening harvests, malnutrition, and safe water for millions of children.

China’s Growing Pull in Honduras: A new Latinobarómetro survey by The Economist says favorability toward China rose in 15 of 17 Latin American countries, including Honduras, while views of the U.S. fell—marking a notable shift in public opinion. Garífuna Land Rights in Colón: Honduras’ Garífuna community is still fighting for land demarcation after a 2015 Inter-American Court ruling; officials attempting measurements in Punta Piedra reportedly faced threats tied to drug traffickers, stalling progress. El Niño Threat to Honduran Families: UNICEF warns El Niño could worsen drought and flooding risks across Central America, including Honduras, threatening harvests, food access, and child nutrition. Caravan Pressure at the Border: DHS says a migrant caravan moving north from Mexico—reportedly including Hondurans—has “zero chance” of entering the U.S., with claims it may break up before reaching the border. Culture & Faith for Kids in Honduras: Superbook brought a new episode and Bible lesson to children in a remote Copán community where electricity is scarce, pairing learning with simple gifts.

Garífuna Land Rights: A new report revisits the Garífuna fight for land on Honduras’ Cocaine Coast, where demarcation efforts in Iriona’s Punta Piedra were halted after threats tied to drug traffickers. Migration & Borders: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says a migrant caravan from Mexico toward the U.S. has “zero chance” of entry and expects it to break up before reaching the border, with at least one Honduran traveler citing “hunger and need.” Community & Faith in Honduras: Superbook brought Bible lessons and a water project to a remote Copán community with no electricity, giving children a first-time chance to watch the “Roar!” episode. Culture & Youth: A Honduran student helped at Mississippi State’s cowbell world-record event, while other coverage highlights Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations and family-focused cultural events across the region. Climate Impact: UNICEF warns El Niño is putting millions of children across Central America, including Honduras, at greater risk from droughts and flooding.

Honduras & Migration: A Honduran migrant caravan left San Pedro Sula on Sept. 20 and has been moving through Mexico toward the U.S. border, with debate growing over whether politics could be driving some of the journey. Climate & Children: UNICEF warns that 25.8 million children across Latin America and the Caribbean face very high risks from El Niño-linked rainfall extremes, including in Honduras where drought threatens harvests and raises malnutrition concerns. Honduran Culture Abroad: Jose Meza, a Garifuna chef from Honduras, is bringing Garifuna and Caribbean food to New Orleans’ Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, using pop-ups and festivals to expand representation. Immigration Policy Impact: A Honduran man was detained by ICE after Fairfax County released him despite child sex crime charges and an ICE detainer, reigniting the sanctuary-versus-enforcement fight. International Ties: Ukraine and Honduras discussed parliamentary cooperation and efforts to return Ukrainian children, with plans for a friendship group to deepen visits and humanitarian projects. Latino Heritage Events: Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue across communities, highlighting culture, food, and local Latino leadership.

Climate & Children: UNICEF warns 25.8 million children across Latin America and the Caribbean face very high risks from El Niño-linked droughts and flooding, with Central America’s harvest losses raising malnutrition fears in places like Honduras, and heavier rains threatening schools and health services elsewhere. Migration & Violence (Honduras connection): Princeton anthropology professor Amelia Frank-Vitale visited TCNJ to discuss her book Leave if You Can, drawing on decade-long fieldwork in Honduras and Mexico and telling stories of people repeatedly forced to “leave” amid migration and violence. Community & Language Access: A Spanish conversational class in Dallas is helping residents bridge language barriers, rooted in parish ties to Honduras through mission work and ongoing cultural exchange. Honduran Migrant Caravan: A “Fe y Esperanza” caravan left San Pedro Sula on Sept. 20 and grew to 600+ as it moved through Mexico toward the U.S. border, with many migrants citing family separation and the need to send money home. Immigration Policy Pressure: USCIS is raising several immigration fees starting Oct. 16, including asylum, work permits, parole documents, and TPS-related filings—adding new costs for families already in limbo. Regional Security & Diplomacy: The U.S. and 14 Western Hemisphere partners expanded “Shield of the Americas,” adding critical mineral supply chains to its economics pillar, with Honduras among participating countries.

Immigration Fees Rise: USCIS will increase several immigration-related fees starting Oct. 16, including asylum and work-permit costs, as the U.S. tightens legal immigration. Honduran Case in Focus: DHS says ICE arrested Honduran Oscar Evaristo Nunez after Fairfax County, Virginia, allegedly released him despite an ICE detainer tied to child sex-crime charges. Family Reunification Travel: Germany’s immigration portal confirms visa-free entry for family reunification for citizens of 14 countries, including Honduras, with residence permit steps after arrival. Hispanic Heritage in the Region: WTOP reports the D.C. area’s Hispanic population keeps growing, with more growth now coming from U.S.-born families. Culture & Community: A La Lucha anthology spotlights Latin American feminism today, while Honduras Kitchen is highlighted in Long Beach’s Latino Restaurant Week (Oct. 5–11). Climate Watch: UNICEF warns El Niño is putting millions of Latin American children at risk, including in Central America.

Immigration & Public Safety: DHS says a Honduran man, Oscar Evaristo Nunez, charged with child sex crimes was arrested again after Fairfax County, Virginia, released him despite an ICE detainer—renewing debate over sanctuary policies. Enforcement Transparency: DHS expanded its “Worst of the Worst” public database by 5,000 names, pushing it past 40,000. Court Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court allowed rapid “third-country” deportations to resume while legal challenges move forward. Honduras in the Spotlight: A separate case highlights a Honduran woman facing possible deportation from Texas, raising fears of family separation. El Niño Impact on Kids: UNICEF warns El Niño is putting 25.8 million Latin American children at risk, with drought hitting Central America including Honduras. Culture & Community: UW-Eau Claire and other groups are marking Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with student-led events, while Honduras-linked community efforts and family culture celebrations continue.