Illegal Mining Costs Honduras $250 Million Yearly in Lost Taxes

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 22, 2026 · Originally reported June 19, 2026 by Radio América Honduras

The president of Honduras's association of artisanal and small-scale miners says the government loses up to $250 million annually in tax revenue due to illegal mining operations.

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