Cortés Business Leaders Press for Bigger Share of Budget

Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 11, 2026 · Originally reported November 10, 2026 by La Prensa

Businesses in the Sula Valley, which they say generates 60% of Honduras's GDP, want the 2027 budget to prioritize the El Tablón dam, flood protection, roads, and port and airport upgrades to match the region's economic weight.

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