Government Pays L46 Million for Shoddy Road Repairs

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 12, 2026 · Originally reported August 12, 2026 by La Prensa

The government hired Prodecon for L46 million (about $1.8 million) to maintain 12.5 kilometers of road between San Jerónimo and La Libertad in Comayagua, but residents and former officials say the work is superficial and is already crumbling.

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