As a means of stimulating investment and production in Honduras, as of January 1, export taxes on bananas and mineral products were eliminated. These measures are part of the governments agreement with international lending institution to open up export markets and stimulate local as well as foreign investment. Two smaller clinics will also be built to attend the populations of La Entrada, Copan and La Lima. Heraldo Gas prices rise again Once again, the government approved a raise in the cost of petroleum derivatives ranging from Lps. 1.12 for gasoline and up to Lps.
Prices vary from region to region due to varying costs of transportation.
This percentage, according to the BCH, is lowest it has been at since 1993. However, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Flores Bermudez, told the press this week that he is confident that the measure will be approved as soon as Congress goes into session on January 26. Tribuna Find out how to advertise in HTW Online and increase traffic to your website. The external debt of Bolivia, Guyana, Honduras and Nicaragua were halved by a relief program implemented by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Also included in the program were 18 African countries.