Honduras Seeks $800M–$1B in US Aid Through Millennium Account

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 15, 2026 · Originally reported October 15, 2026 by El Heraldo

Finance Minister Emilio Hernández Hércules said the government is working to meet transparency and anti-corruption standards to qualify in 2027 for a US Millennium Challenge Account compact worth $800 million to $1 billion, with the money earmarked for energy, ports, and connectivity.

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