Honduras' Congress authorized the eventual docking of U.S. vessels based on a diplomatic note during the 2-hour-30-minute period from 10:46 p.m. UTC on December 17 to 1:16 a.m. UTC on December 18, 2025, according to reports. The authorization grants permission for U.S. vessels to dock as needed, stemming directly from the diplomatic note, as stated in the congressional decision reported in the window. This development occurs amid post-election tensions in Honduras. Earlier, on December 17, militants from the Freedom and Refoundation Party (Libre) entered the Presidential House, condemning interference by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an X post by @CesiaMejiaHN reported up to 10:46 p.m. UTC. The U.S. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs had urged the National Electoral Council (CNE) to begin special scrutiny of election results on December 17, warning against disruptions, per an X post by @WHAAsstSecty.
