State Spent Over L1 Billion on Road Repairs Under Emergency Decree

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 27, 2026 · Originally reported July 27, 2026 by El Heraldo

Under a one-year road emergency declared in February 2026, Honduras spent more than 1.05 billion lempiras (about $42 million) filling potholes, repaving, and maintaining 2,702 kilometers of roads, with ten contractors handling 56 projects nationwide.

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