Remote Work

Economic analysts say Honduras should finance its temporary diesel-tax exemption—costing 300–400 million lempiras monthly—through government spending cuts and remote work in the public sector, rather than new debt or social-program reductions.

The Tegucigalpa–Comayagüela municipal government is implementing staggered work schedules (starting times between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.) and Friday remote work for administrative staff to reduce fuel consumption and traffic congestion through year-end.

A World Bank report shows digital employment and remote work are growing in Central America but remain limited outside Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, held back by poor connectivity, lack of devices, and weak digital skills in most countries.