12.5% Electricity Rate Hike Threatens Honduras Investment, Expert Says

Originally reported July 2, 2026 by Radio América Honduras

Engineer Salomón Ordoñez warned that a 12.48% increase in electricity tariffs will raise living costs and dampen foreign investment, urging transparent bidding and cuts to power-system losses to stabilize rates.

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