Economist Questions $177M Power-Sector Loan

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 4, 2026 · Originally reported October 3, 2026 by Radio América Honduras

Economist Ismael Zepeda criticized the government's new $177 million CAF loan for the energy sector, arguing it runs counter to recent reforms meant to draw private investment and warning that the debt will fall on consumers rather than private utilities.

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