Honduras floating debt hits 24.6bn lempiras; Dominican Republic interest payments reach 120bn pesos

The Honduran government's floating debt rose to 24.600 billion lempiras as of 18 May 2026, representing about 2.4 % of GDP. More than half (51 %) of this short‑term liability is owed by national public enterprises, with the state electricity company ENEE accounting for 99 % of that sector's share. The central administration holds the remaining 48 % across 82 institutions. The increase follows a previous balance of 24.100 bn lempiras inherited from the prior administration. The debt reflects unpaid obligations for goods, services or salaries already received and poses liquidity risks for state contractors and overall public spending.

In the Dominican Republic, interest payments on public debt totaled RD$120.062 billion during the first four months and 22 days of the year, equal to roughly 1.4 % of GDP. Daily average payments were RD$845.5 million. The budget earmarks RD$324.257 billion for interest, leaving about RD$204.193 billion to be paid later. Of the paid interest, RD$79.164 billion pertained to external debt and RD$40.151 billion to internal debt, with additional bank fees of RD$747.6 million.