El Progreso Road-Tax Hike Never Approved by Council, Ex-Official Says
Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 3, 2026 · Originally reported July 2, 2026 by La Prensa
A former councilman in El Progreso challenged the city's road-tax increase, saying the municipal council never formally approved it and tying the hike to a 2026 congressional decree to finance a commercial district expansion.
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Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (RCV), Radio HRN