Honduran Small Businesses Say They Can't Compete With Chinese Retailers

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 19, 2026 · Originally reported October 17, 2026 by La Prensa

Micro and small-business leaders say they cannot match Chinese-owned stores that enjoy cheaper financing, larger import volumes and industrial-scale production, raising concerns about local manufacturing and jobs.

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