Olancho Merchants Oppose Planned Chinese-Owned Stores

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 23, 2026 · Originally reported September 22, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Small business owners in three Olancho municipalities are protesting the possible opening of Chinese-owned retail stores, saying they cannot compete and fear losing sales and income.

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