Census Photo of Power Meters Is Optional, INE Says

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 18, 2026 · Originally reported August 17, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Honduras's National Institute of Statistics said photographing electricity meters during the 2026 national census is optional, not mandatory, after public fears that the practice could be used to justify rate increases during an energy crisis.

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