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Finance Minister Emilio Hernández Hércules and Central Bank President Roberto Lagos are traveling to Washington to advance Honduras's sixth IMF program review and pursue new Millennium Account funding, citing favorable macroeconomic indicators and a reduction in economic risk.

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler held talks in the Dominican Republic with investors and airline representatives, including Grupo Barceló (which has no direct investments in Honduras) and Arajet, to promote tourism projects and expand air connectivity to position Honduras as a Caribbean hub.

Honduras's economic cabinet will meet with the International Monetary Fund next week in Washington to negotiate a new three-year agreement (2027–2029) as the Asfura administration closes, alongside discussions with the Millennium Challenge Corporation on 2027 funding.

Honduras and El Salvador established a permanent trade committee, joint logistics agenda, and investment-cooperation mechanisms during a business mission, with Honduran firms exploring Salvadoran market entry and Qatar expressing interest in investment opportunities.

Honduras and the Dominican Republic extended their memorandum of understanding between their investment promotion agencies for another year through July 2027, aimed at attracting foreign investment and strengthening bilateral economic ties.

Central American tourism agencies signed an agreement to develop multi-country tourist circuits connecting Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, aiming to boost regional connectivity and position the region as a competitive international destination.

Economic Development Minister Eddy Ordóñez said Honduras hopes the United States will hold tariffs steady or reduce them when current rates expire on July 24, and noted the government has removed non-tariff barriers and approved a forced-labor ban to support bilateral negotiations.