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Trump and Honduras' Asfura Meet at Mar-a-Lago on Trade, Migration and Security

Asfura casts the talks as a gateway to U.S.-backed investment, with TPS decisions still pending.

Overview

  • The two leaders met one-on-one for nearly an hour on Feb. 7 at Mar-a-Lago, signaling closer alignment after Trump publicly claimed his endorsement helped deliver Asfura’s election win.
  • Asfura said the U.S. government will back significant private investments in Honduras, though no project details or timelines were released.
  • Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans was discussed; last year’s DHS revocation was later annulled by a federal judge, and Asfura told reporters the issue remains unresolved.
  • Honduras’ joint chiefs chief plans travel to Washington for a multinational Pentagon meeting on intelligence-sharing, joint training and potential access to advanced technology.
  • Talks addressed U.S. tariffs on Honduran exports and broader trade ties, with Tegucigalpa seeking relief to improve export competitiveness.