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Economist Ismael Zepeda criticized the government's new $177 million CAF loan for the energy sector, arguing it contradicts recent reforms meant to attract private investment and warning that the debt burden will fall on consumers rather than private utilities.

International banks and investors are showing interest in Honduras's electricity sector following approval of the Energy Justice Law, which establishes competitive bidding and auctions; the government estimates the sector needs about $6 billion in investment to modernize infrastructure and expand coverage.

Energy Secretary Eduardo Oviedo said Honduras is drafting terms for a new electricity-generation auction split into two stages—one adding roughly 600 megawatts and a later phase potentially 1,000 megawatts—pending congressional approval of pending energy reforms; the sector will need about $6 billion in investment across generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

The Inter-American Development Bank said it supports Honduras's energy reforms, which aim to fix structural problems in the electrical system and ensure long-term sustainability, and pledged to help with implementation.

An energy analyst warns Honduras could face an unfavorable International Monetary Fund evaluation because state utility ENEE has failed to meet targets for reducing electricity distribution losses, a goal tied to the country's IMF program.