Lempira Slides Toward 27 Per Dollar, Fueling Inflation Debate

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 12, 2026 · Originally reported August 11, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Honduras's currency weakened to near L27 per dollar as of early August, prompting economists to warn of pressure on import prices while the Central Bank calls the decline moderate and driven by normal supply and demand.

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