US sanctions former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo over corruption allegations

The United States imposed sanctions on former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa and members of his family for alleged corruption, marking a high‑profile development in the country’s ongoing political scandal.

In Honduras, activists and the public prosecutor’s office continue to investigate widespread graft tied to the former PLR administration, accusing officials of nepotism, misuse of public funds and embezzlement across multiple ministries, including the education portfolio. The current president, Nasry Asfura, has faced calls for accountability as similar patterns of alleged resource‑pilfering are reported in his early months in office.

The sanctions against Lobo and his relatives underscore the broader “Hondurasgate” controversy and add international pressure on Honduras to address systemic corruption within its political elite.