Budget Is Up 60% Since 2020, but Poverty Keeps Rising
Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 11, 2026 · Originally reported November 10, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)
Honduras's budget has grown about 60%, from 293 billion lempiras in 2020 to 444 billion in 2026, yet poverty rose a percentage point in 2026 alone, pushing roughly 77,000 more households below the line, according to analysis by Consulting HNL.
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