IMF economic reviews in Honduras and Dominican Republic

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been conducting economic reviews and fiscal discussions across several Latin American nations. In the Dominican Republic, the IMF issued recommendations to prevent a potential debt spiral, advising the government to reduce spending, implement tax transformations, and adopt fiscal rules to achieve surpluses.

In Honduras, the IMF has been engaged in discussions regarding macroeconomic stability and structural reforms. During the fourth economic review, representatives from the Honduran Private Sector Council (Cohep) and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEDECAMARA) met with officials to discuss exchange rate policy, fuel costs, and energy issues.

Following the sixth and final economic program review, Cohep expressed optimism regarding the IMF’s assessment of electricity subsector reforms. Business leaders noted that these reforms, aimed at reducing losses at the National Electric Energy Company (ENEE), are expected to attract investment and improve industrial productivity by addressing energy supply and pricing.