As Honduras enters a new political chapter under President Nasry “Tito” Asfura, the country is emerging as an increasingly important partner for the United States on security, migration, trade, investment, and regional stability. Against the backdrop of shifting political dynamics across Latin America and renewed U.S. engagement in the Western Hemisphere, Asfura’s government faces the challenge of strengthening Honduras’s economy while deepening its relationship with Washington. In this timely fireside conversation, President Asfura will examine the priorities of his new administration, the evolving U.S.–Honduras partnership, and Honduras’s role within a changing Central American and hemispheric landscape. The discussion will explore security and counternarcotics cooperation, migration, investment and economic ties, Honduras’s strategic position in Central America, and how the country can navigate growing competition and geopolitical change across the Western Hemisphere.
The Talent Equation: Building the Workforce for Economic Growth
As economies compete to attract investment, expand critical industries, and strengthen their global competitiveness, access to skilled talent is becoming as important as capital and infrastructure. Yet employers across sectors face persistent workforce shortages, while traditional education and training systems…