Red Solidaria Shut Down, Leaving L1.85 Billion in Limbo

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 17, 2026 · Originally reported August 16, 2026 by Criterio.hn

Red Solidaria, a flagship social program under former President Xiomara Castro, was dissolved by presidential decree in February 2026, and its roughly L1.85 billion in domestic and international funds is being reassigned to the Social Development Ministry, though experts say redirecting foreign credit involves complex legal and congressional steps that could prove difficult.

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