Budget Spending Stuck at 32% by Midyear, Economist Warns

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 28, 2026 · Originally reported June 27, 2026

Economist Henry Rodríguez says Honduras had spent only 32% of its budget through June after delays in approving it and forming the cabinet, with 26.2% committed to salaries and 27% to debt service, leaving little room for public investment.

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