Weaker Lempira Drives Up Prices of Basic Goods
Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 20, 2026 · Originally reported July 18, 2026 by Radio América Honduras
Economist Ismael Zepeda warns that every cent the lempira loses against the dollar directly raises the cost of food, fuel, and services; the currency has weakened 1.5% in the first half of 2026, nearing 27 lempiras per dollar.
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