Chinese-Owned Stores Squeeze Honduras's Small Traders
Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 8, 2026 · Originally reported October 5, 2026 by Diario Roatán
Chinese-backed stores that have spread across Honduras since the 2023 diplomatic opening have left small merchants reporting sales down as much as 70% and complaining of unfair competition through alleged tax breaks and inflated rent bids, fueling calls for equal oversight.
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