Honduran Lawmakers Say Their Pay Is Lowest in Latin America
Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 23, 2026 · Originally reported September 22, 2026 by El Heraldo
Congressman Adolfo Ráquel, citing Directorio Legislativo data, says Honduran lawmakers earn $3,833 a month—the lowest in Latin America—taking home about 70,000 lempiras (roughly $2,800) after deductions from a gross salary of around 90,000 lempiras.
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