Latin American Economy & Business - September 2017 (ISSN 1741-7430)

Honduras: Big increase in 2018 budget, as Hernández bids for second term

Regional Economy Review by LatinNews 06 September 2017 Modified: 07 September 2017 428 views

Finance Minister Wilfredo Cerrato will send congress an expansive 2018 budget on 14 September, with a planned overall annual increase of up to 8%. The budget is clearly pre-electoral, with Cerrato emphasising increased funding for health and education, citizen security, road and electricity infrastructure and various social welfare programs.

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