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Honduran economic and fiscal developments

Overview

Honduras has engaged in several fiscal and trade developments during the first half of 2026. The Honduran Congress approved $225 million in concessional loans to support fiscal modernization, transparency, and inclusive growth. This includes a $125 million loan from the World Bank’s International Development Association with a 25-year term and a $100 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank with a 0.25% interest rate.

In terms of macroeconomic indicators, the Central Bank of Honduras reported that external debt decreased by $63.8 million compared to December 2025, totaling $1,257.1 million. Additionally, the country saw growth in exports to China, which reached $38.3 million. Significant contributors to this trade included sugar, tobacco, shrimp, coffee, and melons.

Entities

Honduras · International Development Association · China · Inter‑American Development Bank · International Monetary Fund

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Honduras reports debt reduction and export growth to China

    Honduras saw its external debt at the Central Bank drop to $1,257.1 million by mid-2026, while exports to China grew to $38.3 million, led by sugar, tobacco, and coffee.

  2. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Honduras secures $225 million concessional loans from World Bank and IDB

    Honduras approved $225 million in concessional loans—$125 million from the World Bank's AIF at 1 % interest and $100 million from the IDB at 0.25 %—to fund fiscal modernization and inclusive growth.

Sources

dinero.hn · hondudiario.com · sisepuedeecuador.com