Apparel Sector Bets on New Plants and Investment to Add Jobs

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 21, 2026 · Originally reported August 20, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Honduras's maquiladora industry is rolling out a plan to attract foreign investment and open new industrial parks, banking on tariff relief for Central American textiles entering the US and a joint push with the government to improve how investors see the country.

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