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Clear filtersCohep Urges 2027 Budget to Focus on Jobs
The Honduran private-sector council (Cohep) is calling for the 2027 national budget of roughly 457 billion lempiras to prioritize productive investment and job creation over current spending, citing concerns about low public-investment execution.
Diario RoatánRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Sep 11, 2026#budget-2027#job-creation#private-sectorPower Crisis and Legal Uncertainty Are Scaring Off Investment, Business Leader Warns
Anabel Gallardo, president of Honduras's business council (Cohep), warned that chronic electricity shortages and lack of legal certainty continue to discourage foreign investment and job creation in the country.
Honduras Needs $16 Billion to Modernize 500,000 Farm Acres
Agriculture Minister Moisés Molina said Honduras requires approximately $16 billion in investment to fund irrigation projects that would modernize 500,000 acres of agricultural land.
Honduras Needs $4.2B a Year to Create 70K–80K Jobs
Analyst Henry Rodríguez says Honduras must invest approximately $4.2 billion annually to generate between 70,000 and 80,000 jobs per year.
Business Investment Drives Private-Sector Credit Growth
The central bank reports that credit to Honduras's private sector continues expanding, fueled by rising demand for business financing tied to stronger investment and economic activity.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Read on XPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 10, 2026#private-sector-credit#bch-data#investment