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Clear filtersUnion Leader Says 40% of Maquilas Have Closed
A labor confederation representative estimates that about 40% of Honduras's maquiladoras (assembly factories) have shut down, severely impacting employment and family incomes in the northern industrial zone.
Maquila Sector Adds 2,000 Jobs as Recovery Signs Emerge
Honduras's apparel-manufacturing sector has created roughly 2,000 new jobs in recent months and reported fewer mass layoff announcements, though unions warn that thousands remain jobless and call for dialogue to accelerate rehiring.
Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)Read in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 12, 2026#maquila#free-trade-zone#employment