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Tulio Mariano Gonzales, the former vice president of BANADESA (Honduras's state development bank), alleged the institution is experiencing irregularities and called for an investigation to ensure financial transparency.

A payroll review shows at least seven officials with family or close ties to BANADESA president Héctor Vidal Cerrato Zelaya were hired recently in key roles, earning a combined 462,316 lempiras (about $18,500) monthly, prompting nepotism allegations amid farmer complaints about financing access.