Nicaragua and Honduras conduct joint operations against illicit activities

The military forces of Nicaragua and Honduras have reported the results of coordinated operations conducted between September 21 and October 5, 2026. These operations, named Sandino-Morazán and Soberanía, targeted illicit activities in border zones and maritime spaces.

In the Sandino-Morazán phase, Nicaraguan military units detained 46 citizens (43 Nicaraguans and three Hondurans) and seized 311 livestock, including 303 cattle. Authorities also confiscated firearms, ammunition, drugs, 14 vehicles, three chainsaws, and various other goods. Honduran forces reported four detentions and the seizure of marijuana and cocaine, alongside the eradication of 22,000 coca bushes and the destruction of equipment used for extracting coca paste.

During the Soberanía maritime operations, Nicaragua reported the detention of 31 citizens (17 Nicaraguans and 14 Hondurans) and the seizure of 10 vessels and 11 outboard motors. Seized items included 1,176 pounds of seafood, four turtles, a shotgun, ammunition, and fuel.