Wage Seizures Near 1 Billion Lempiras in Southern Towns

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 12, 2026 · Originally reported June 11, 2026 by Contracorriente

Lawsuits by former municipal employees have produced garnishments topping 950 million lempiras against 13 municipalities in Olancho, Choluteca, and nearby departments, freezing 40% or more of central government transfers to the affected towns; a Liberal congressman is among the lawyers bringing the cases.