Dollar Gains on the Lempira

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 7, 2026 · Originally reported August 6, 2026 by La Prensa

The US dollar strengthened to 26.81 lempiras for buying and 26.94 for selling on August 6, according to the Central Bank's official rate, a shift that affects imports, prices, and remittances to Honduran families.

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