- An IMF team conducted a fact-finding staff visit in Tegucigalpa to meet the new government of Honduras and exchange views on recent economic developments and the authorities' policy agenda.
- The authorities reiterated their commitment to fiscal sustainability and to safeguarding monetary and financial stability, while fostering private sector-led growth, infrastructure investment and addressing pressing social needs, particularly in the health sector.
- IMF staff stands ready to continue to work with the authorities to support Honduras' ambitious efforts to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth, while promoting robust policy frameworks, transparency, and good governance.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Emilio Fernandez Corugedo visited Tegucigalpa on a fact-finding mission from February 16 to 20, 2026, to meet with the new authorities, discuss recent economic developments, challenges, opportunities, and exchange views on the authorities' policy agenda in the context of the IMF's continued engagement with Honduras. At the conclusion of the visit, Mr. Fernandez Corugedo issued the following statement:
"The team would like to thank the Honduran authorities for the productive meetings held over the past days, and for the strong commitment shown across the public sector to an open, transparent and productive dialogue.
The Honduran economy remains resilient, with robust growth and inflation within the BCH tolerance range, while favorable export prices and remittances continue to help bolster international reserves. In this context, sovereign spreads have declined consistently over the past weeks.
"The authorities emphasized their commitment to safeguarding monetary and financial stability, fiscal sustainability, and inclusive growth. Discussions focused on monetary and exchange rate policies, including steps to promote the institutional strengthening of the central bank and further enhance the functioning of the foreign exchange system while maintaining a healthy level of international reserves. The team also discussed measures to improve public sector efficiency and reallocate resources from current spending toward public investment and priority social needs, particularly in health. The IMF and authorities agreed on the importance of a consistent, prudent and well-coordinated policy mix, including well-sequenced structural reforms, to preserve macroeconomic and financial stability as well as to support growth.
"Beyond macroeconomic stability, IMF engagement in Honduras has sought to advance structural reforms to boost inclusive growth. Strengthening transparency, accountability and governance, including on public financial management, remains essential to build trust and ensure the efficient use of public resources. In that regard, the submission to the National Congress of the public procurement law this week represents a significant milestone. In the energy sector, decisive reforms are critical not only to mitigate fiscal risks but also to unlock resources for priority investment and boost private sector competitiveness. Similarly, the timely passage and effective implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework will be key to safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. The IMF commends the submission of the pertinent laws to the National Congress this week on this urgent matter ahead of the 2026 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation. Through their recent actions, authorities have shown determination to effectively advance these important reforms which will contribute to creating fiscal space for much-needed investment and social needs while fostering economic growth.
"The IMF team thanks President Asfura and the Honduran authorities for their warm hospitality and open and productive discussions. The IMF team looks forward to continuing close dialogue with authorities as they implement their ambitious economic agenda in support of macroeconomic stability and the well-being of the people of Honduras."
