San Marcos de Colón Voters Reject Chinese-Owned Stores

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 29, 2026 · Originally reported September 28, 2026 by El Heraldo

At a public assembly, 206 residents of San Marcos de Colón voted against letting Chinese-owned stores operate in the municipality, against 131 in favor, amid concerns from local merchants about competition.

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