Bean Prices Jump 10 Lempiras in Tegucigalpa Market

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 7, 2026 · Originally reported August 7, 2026 by El Heraldo

Bean prices rose by up to 10 lempiras per measure in Tegucigalpa this week, and nine vegetables and eggs climbed as well, adding 52 to 82 lempiras to household food costs at a time when the minimum wage covers only 90% of basic needs.

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