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.