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13 stories in Economy · #fiscal-policy
Clear filtersFormer BCIE Chief Warns Tax Proposal Could Spur Evasion
Dante Mossi, former president of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, criticized a proposed reform excluding bonuses from income-tax calculations, warning it could enable employers to reclassify wages as tax-free bonuses and erode government revenue.
Honduras Sends IMF Letter Ahead of Fourth and Fifth Program Reviews
Finance Minister Emilio Hernández and Central Bank President Roberto Lagos signed a letter of intent to the IMF ahead of the June 29 board review, with officials saying approval could unlock about $240 million in fresh funds and help stabilize the economy.
Diario Roatán· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 12, 2026#imf-program#fiscal-policy#monetary-policyENEE Needs L35.4 Billion in Domestic Borrowing Through 2029
Honduras's state power utility ENEE requires L35.4 billion (roughly $1.4 billion USD) in domestic debt from 2026 to 2029 to cover payments to private generators, amid losses exceeding 34% and a total debt burden now at L73.3 billion.
Economist Warns Bonus Tax Break Would Invite Evasion
Former Central American Bank president Dante Mossi cautioned that a proposed reform to exclude bonuses from income tax (ISR) calculations would create tax-evasion opportunities and reduce government revenue, reversing two decades of IMF-backed reforms.
Fuel Subsidy Blows Past Budget; Finance Ministry Eyes Cuts
Honduras's fuel subsidy has already cost 860 million lempiras (about $34.5 million) against a budgeted 680 million, with full-year costs projected at 1.2–1.3 billion lempiras, prompting the Finance Ministry to plan internal budget adjustments and consider narrowing the subsidy to lower-income households.
Diario Roatán· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 11, 2026#fuel-subsidy#fiscal-policy#budget-adjustmentHonduras to Meet With IMF Board June 29
Finance Minister Emilio Hércules announced that Honduras will meet with the IMF's executive board on June 29, and said he hopes the board will issue a favorable communiqué for the country.
Bill Would Exempt Bonuses From Income-Tax Calculation
Congress is considering a reform to exclude performance bonuses, gratuities, and overtime pay from income-tax calculations, a move an economist says would reward worker effort but warns could enable tax evasion without proper state oversight.
Government Takes In $156.3M in Foreign Disbursements
From January through April 2026, the Honduran government received $156.3 million in international disbursements, directing $145.3 million to budget support and $11 million to agriculture, energy, and education projects.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 9, 2026#external-disbursements#budget-support#bch-dataHonduras's Public Debt Rises to $9.35 Billion by April
Honduras's public-sector debt reached $9.35 billion by April 2026, up $50 million from December 2025, with the central government accounting for the largest share.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 9, 2026#public-debt#government-finances#bch-dataPublic Foreign Debt Climbs to $10.75 Billion
Honduras's public external debt reached $10.75 billion as of April 2026, with 81.2% denominated in US dollars, 14.8% in IMF special drawing rights, and smaller portions in euros, yen, and other currencies.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 9, 2026#public-debt#external-debt#bch-dataHonduras Pays Interest on 19 Projects That Never Started
Honduras is servicing over $3.3 billion in foreign loans for 66 active projects, 76% of which have failed to reach 50% execution by end of 2025, including 19 that have not begun, forcing taxpayers to cover interest and fees on work generating no public benefit.
Honduras Economy Grows 4% as Floating Debt Tops L 24.6 Billion
COHEP's May 2026 economic bulletin shows 4% accumulated GDP-activity growth through March, 3.12% inflation (transport up 10.55%), a pending $245 million IMF disbursement expected in late June, and government floating debt exceeding L 24.6 billion (about $985 million), or 2.4% of GDP.
COHEP (Private Sector Council)Published on Honduras Daily · May 29, 2026#imae#inflation#imf-agreementHonduras Offers Tax Amnesty Through June 15
Under Decree 07-2026, Honduras's tax authority (SAR) is waiving penalties, interest, and surcharges for taxpayers who regularize obligations that were due through December 31, 2025, with the amnesty window open until June 15, 2026.