El Progreso Repeals Steep Vehicle-Tax Increase

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 10, 2026 · Originally reported July 8, 2026 by Infobae – Honduras

The El Progreso municipal council reversed a roughly 300% vehicle-tax hike after four days of protests by transporters, businesses, and residents, restoring the old rates and offering tax credits to those who had already paid the higher amount.

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