Hondurasgate and regional politics: Colombia President Gustavo Petro warned of an “international alliance of the ultra-right” trying to interfere in Sunday’s election, linking it to leaked audio dubbed “Hondurasgate” that alleges coordination involving the U.S., Israel, and Argentina to destabilize left governments across Latin America. World Cup spotlight with Honduras ties: Argentina named Lionel Messi captain for the 2026 World Cup, after an Inter Miami hamstring “muscle fatigue” scare; Scaloni confirmed Messi’s role and said the team will face Honduras in a June 6 friendly. Honduran coffee compliance: A report on the EU Deforestation Regulation shows Honduras coffee growers are being pushed to track supply chains back to small farmers, driving modernization but raising challenges around access to tools and data control. Honduran migration and visas: Haiti’s only World Cup player based in Haiti, Woodensky Pierre, is still awaiting a U.S. visa amid expanded travel restrictions—another reminder of how paperwork delays can derail tournament plans. Local Honduras-related safety: Reports also point to ongoing insecurity in Honduras, including a recent massacre with dozens of victims.