On September 20, 2024, Honduras’ Supreme Court declared the Economic Development and Employment Zones (ZEDE) unconstitutional, annulling a regulatory framework passed by the National Assembly in 2013. Even though magistrates disagree about the legal consequences of the resolution, they reached a unanimous decision, stressing that the ZEDEs violate fundamental constitutional articles. While the government praises the resolution, investors say it’s “abusive.” This has sparked a debate about the possibility of charging public officials who promoted the ZEDEs with treason.

During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Xiomara Castro denounced an attempted coup driven by “forces of capital” and the “ten most powerful families in Honduras.” Tensions between the government and the opposition mounted after the release of a video linking the Zelaya family and other members of the ruling party with drug traffickers.

“Immigrants eating cats and dogs” and “transgender operations on illegal aliens in prisons” were some of the viral remarks that came out of last week’s U.S. presidential debate. In the 90-minute debate, former President Donald Trump and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris went head-to-head to present their case to the American people and the world. However, when asked about their immigration and border security policies, where the root causes of migration from Central America were mentioned, both candidates left much to be desired. Instead of presenting a clear policy position, they focused on attacking each other.