Honduras Sets 2027 Budget at L457 Billion

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 5, 2026 · Originally reported September 5, 2026 by El Heraldo

Finance Minister Emilio Hernández said the 2027 budget will total 457 billion lempiras (about $18.3 billion), up 13 billion from 2026, with priority spending on education, health, security, and defense.

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