Economist Questions 2027 Budget Hike Amid Weak Spending

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 4, 2026 · Originally reported September 3, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Economist Liliana Castillo argues the government should hold the 2027 budget flat rather than raise it, citing poor spending rates—some agencies use only 25% of their allocations—and productive investment of just 5% of the budget.

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