Honduran transport routes threatened by rampant extortion, drivers report

Transport workers across Honduras are sounding the alarm over a relentless wave of extortion and insecurity that is threatening to paralyze their operations. The situation has reached a critical point, with drivers and transport leaders reporting a sustained increase in assaults and extortion attempts, particularly in the major cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.

According to transport officials, the escalating criminal activity is making it increasingly difficult and dangerous to operate. Routes are being threatened, and services are being disrupted as drivers face constant fear and financial pressure from criminal gangs demanding payment. The year 2026 has seen a marked rise in these incidents, pushing the sector to its breaking point.

This growing insecurity not only endangers the lives and livelihoods of transport workers but also impacts the broader economy by disrupting the movement of goods and people. The denunciation by transport leaders highlights a severe public safety crisis that demands urgent attention from authorities to ensure the viability of essential services and the safety of citizens.