U.S., Honduras deepen trade and security cooperation in Washington meeting
Washington is hosting fresh talks between the U.S. and Honduras as both governments seek closer coordination on security, migration and economic ties. The meeting also highlights support for Honduras as the country faces El Niño-driven drought conditions alongside efforts to attract more U.S. investment.
Highlights
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Honduran President Nasry Asfura agree in Washington to expand bilateral trade and increase U.S. investment in Honduras.
- Rubio praises Honduras’ designation of MS-13 and Barrio 18 as terrorist associations and highlights the country's contribution to the Shield of the Americas and Counter Cartel Coalition.
- U.S. commits support for Honduras amid El Niño-induced drought, linking economic aid and investment to security and migration cooperation in the region.
Washington talks expand bilateral agenda
As reported by the U.S. Department of State, Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Honduran President Nasry Asfura in Washington and thanks him for Honduras' partnership on shared defense, security and immigration priorities. Rubio also praises Asfura's role in the Shield of the Americas and the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, as well as Honduras' recent designation of MS-13 and Barrio 18 as terrorist associations.The discussions cover plans to expand bilateral trade and increase U.S. investment in Honduras. Both sides commit to deeper cooperation aimed at strengthening regional safety, economic resilience and broader prosperity across the hemisphere.
Support extends to drought and regional stability
Rubio reaffirms U.S. support for the Honduran people as they confront drought conditions caused by El Niño. That climate-related pressure adds to the economic and social challenges shaping the bilateral relationship and gives added weight to cooperation on migration and development.For Honduras, closer engagement with the U.S. links security coordination with trade and investment priorities. For Washington, the meeting reinforces a regional strategy that combines anti-cartel initiatives, immigration management and support for Central American partners facing environmental and economic strain.
As a reminder, we recently covered U.S. Treasury sanctions targeting Central America-based drug trafficking groups and cartel-linked networks.
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