Central Bank's Devaluation Policy Hurts Families, Analyst Says

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 1, 2026 · Originally reported September 1, 2026 by El Libertador

An economist argues that the Central Bank's strategy of letting the lempira slide to build up international reserves is fueling inflation and eroding household purchasing power, even though its $11.5 billion in reserves is more than enough to stabilize the currency.