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

The IMF has completed the final review of its three-year US$189m Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Honduras, conferring praise for the performance of the administration led by President Juan Orlando Hernández. Hernández to capitalise on the successful IMF rating as he heads into the final stages the end of his campaign for re-election on 26 November, which is expected to be successful. The Fund has indicated a willingness to discuss further arrangements with Honduras.