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Liberal Lawmakers Split Over Electricity-Sector Reform
Honduras's 41 Liberal members of Congress have fractured over the electricity-sector changes: 32 are negotiating a counteroffer to the government's proposal, while nine allied with Salvador Nasralla are holding out, breaking what had been a unified party front.
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Business
Honduras, Dominican Republic Pursue Air-Transport Deal
Lawmakers from both countries are pushing ratification of an air-transport agreement already approved by the Dominican Congress to facilitate cargo shipments, expand tobacco exports, and boost bilateral trade and tourism.
Congreso NacionalLeer en EspañolCentral Bank Auctions $106.2 Million in Foreign Currency
The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $106.2 million in its daily foreign-exchange sale on August 25, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.8522 per dollar for August 26.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Read on XEconomyCongress Waives Late-Payment Interest for Injupemp Borrowers
Congress approved a waiver of late-payment interest on personal loans issued by Injupemp, Honduras's civil-service pension fund, to borrowers from June 2014 through June 2025; eligible participants have six months to apply.
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Health
Congress Weighs Funding for San Pedro Sula Hospital Surgery Unit
A National Congress deputy has proposed allocating 2 million lempiras (about $80,000) to Hospital Leonardo Martínez in San Pedro Sula to upgrade surgical equipment and reduce waiting times for procedures.
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