Remittances Make Up Half of Honduras's Foreign Exchange but Don't Fuel Growth

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 15, 2026 · Originally reported October 12, 2026 by Diario Roatán

A UNAH economist warns that Honduras could take in more than $12 billion in remittances in 2026, yet its reliance on migrant money discourages investment in productive industries and exports.

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