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3 stories in National · #sefin · El Heraldo
Clear filtersGovernment Pays L255 Million to Lay Off 1,353 Workers
The Finance Ministry paid 255.2 million lempiras (about $10.2 million) in severance to 1,353 employees from 16 closed public agencies as part of a government restructuring, with Finance Secretary Emilio Hernández Hércules saying the closures removed redundant positions without significantly impacting the budget.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 23, 2026#public-sector-layoffs#government-restructuring#fiscal-policyHonduras Raises $815 Million in Sovereign Bond Sale
Honduras sold a 10-year sovereign bond for $815.67 million at a 6.4% interest rate, securing funds for debt management and the national budget while locking in interest rates more than 2 percentage points lower than a 2024 issuance.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 23, 2026#sovereign-bond#public-debt#sefinPublic Investment Spending Stalls at 33.9% Through July
Honduras has spent only L15.8 billion (about $635 million) of a L46.8 billion public investment budget in the first seven months of 2026, with roads leading at 54.9% execution while energy, transport, health, and education sectors lag well below 20%.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 14, 2026#public-investment#sefin#budget-execution