More Than 100 Shoe Workshops Face Closure as Costs Climb

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 19, 2026 · Originally reported September 18, 2026 by Diario Roatán

More than 100 Honduran shoe-making workshops are at risk of closing as raw-material costs rise 5–10%, driven partly by blackouts and power rationing, putting more than 400 jobs in jeopardy, the industry association warned.

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Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

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