High Costs Driving Business Closures in Honduras

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 6, 2026 · Originally reported August 4, 2026 by Diario Roatán

The private-sector council COHEP warns that rising fuel, energy, and input costs are accelerating company closures, with about 80% of microenterprises failing within five years and leadership handoffs adding further risk.

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