Economist Sees Lempira Ending Year Near L27.25 to the Dollar

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 30, 2026 · Originally reported August 29, 2026 by Radio HRN

Economist Henry Rodríguez projects the lempira will weaken to 27.20–27.25 per dollar by year-end and urges Honduras to boost domestic production and tighten monetary policy to curb a devaluation that is pushing up consumer prices.

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