Economist Urges Congress to Scrutinize 2027 Budget Before Passage

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 18, 2026 · Originally reported September 16, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Dante Mossi, former BCIE president, urged Congress to examine how the government spent its 2026 funds and spell out its priorities before approving the 455-billion-lempira (about $18.2 billion) 2027 budget, citing concerns over electricity costs, health-sector management, and diesel inflation.

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