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Discusses issues pertaining to the decision of the government of Honduras to approve the privatization of the state telecoms company. Implication for the outcome in the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) deliberations over future plans for Honduras; Implications for the future of Honduras' telecom sector; Reason for the suspension of the deal with IMF signed in September 2001.

The article presents political, economic and business environment risks of Honduras including new conditions added by the U.S. to 20 percent of aid to military and police forces, revision of 2011 growth estimate to 4.8 percent, and the declaration by President Porfirio Lobo to rejoin Petrocaribe.

The article discusses the risk summary for Honduras' on the political, economic and business aspects which include the accusation that Honduras is the most dangerous place in the world for media professionals, the criticism of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on their financial management and the sales of medicine of 205 million U.S. dollars in 2009 equating to a 10.2% growth.

This section offers news briefs related to political and economic risks faced by Honduras. The increase in voter turnout to 62% in the country's general election is deemed to indicate an end for the five-month political crisis. Uncertainty over the country's economic outlook and maintenance of the lempira's value has spurred due to the political crisis. A 103% mobile penetration rate was posted by Honduras in September 2009.

The article presents a political outlook for Honduras as of January 2010. The drawn-out political crisis in the country is expected to be slowly resolved with the election of Porfirio Lobos as president following the ousting of Manuel Zelaya through a coup d'état. However, it is reported that this could legitimize the military coup and hinder the country's re-integration into the international community. The possibility that conservatives in the congress and supreme court may hinder Lobos' effort to create a broad consensus in government is noted.

This article provides an outlook for the deteriorating security environment in Honduras in 2009. Business Monitor International (BMI) expects the government to fail in its efforts to address the deteriorating security environment. BMI attributes the scenario to the political crisis. The firm believes that the crisis will affect investment and economic growth.

The article summarizes a risk assessment for Honduras for June 2009. Considering the prevalence of demonstrations and strike action in Honduras, short- and long-term political risk ratings are 61.0 and 57.3, respectively. Unemployment has been on the rise since the start of the year and it is forecast to reach 6.0% by yearend, thus the short-term economic risk rating falls to 35.4. The business environment rating is 48.3. According to the author, smuggling of Honduran coffee out of the country will negatively affect export earnings.

The article presents a political risk assessment of Honduras as of November 2008. The decision of Honduras to join the Venezuelan-led Alternativa Bolivariana de las Américas (ALBA) is said to be a risky strategy for the government. The real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2008 has been revised from 5.0-5.5% to 4.1-4.3%. The proposed investment of U.S. real estate company RKI project for the island of Guanaja is expected to boost the overall business environment in Honduras going forward.

The article discusses the political outlook in Honduras of November 2008. It was noted that the administration of President Manuel Zelaya has taken an increasingly antagonistic stance towards the U.S. after joining the Alternativa Bolivariana para las Américas (ALBA), a commercial and political bloc spearheaded by Venezuelan leader and U.S. critic Hugo Chávez. Honduras's business community was reported to voice disapproval of the anti-U.S. rhetoric due to the importance of the U.S. to the local economy in terms of commerce and investment.

This section provides a summary of long- and short-term political, economic and business risk for Honduras as of October 2008. According to Business Monitor International (BMI), the decision to join the Alternativa Bolivariana de las Américas (ALBA) could be a risky strategy for the Honduran government. The country's outstanding external debt is expected to remain stable this year. Digicel Honduras has acquired a licence to offer WiMAX services in the Central American country.

This section offers news briefs on the political and economic conditions in Honduras as of September 2008. The country is considering joining the Alternativa Bolivariana para las Américas (ALBA), the Caracas-led economic and commercial alliance in Latin America, according to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. The short- and long-term economic risk ratings of Honduras improved to 52.7 and 48.9, respectively. Telecommunications company Hondutel will install 90,000 copper lines in Tegucigalpa, an investment project worth $33 million.

The article forecasts the economic and political conditions, and business environment in Honduras for 2008. President Manuel Zelaya's approval rating has increased over the past six months to 38% in February. Honduras scores particularly well for its low level of unemployment and relatively small fiscal and current account deficits. State-owned telecommunication operator Hondutel is to bring its three mobile operations under one national mobile brand during April.

The article presents an outlook for the economic and political conditions in Honduras in 2008. It is expected that the country's decision to sign its name to the Venezuelan-led Petrocaribe agreement, which will offer Honduras subsidised prices for Venezuelan petroleum, may help alleviate the country's energy problems. Remittances from overseas workers are likely to grow at a slower pace during the forecast period.

This section offers news briefs on political and economic conditions in Honduras as of February 2008. President Manuel Zelaya has been forced to endure the sixth and seventh resignations from his cabinet since taking office in 2006. Honduras will purchase all of its domestic bunker fuel needs and one-third of all gasoline and diesel under a deal with Venezuela. Honduras has until September 2010 to use a loan from Millenium Challenge Corp.

The article offers political and economic risk analysis in Honduras as of December 2007. The relationship of the Honduran government with the media is being investigated following the slaying of radio broadcaster Carlos Salgado. The media freedom component of the country's political risk rating will decrease if the crime will be found politically motivated. There is a high growth in the country's private credit denominated in local currency. The level of dollarisation as a percentage of local private credit has decreased from 33.2% to 29.2%.

The article analyzes the 2007 political risks and macroeconomic prospects for Honduras. Political risk rating remains at 77.9 as the current government is besieged by accusations of high-level corruption which could adversely affect political and economic reforms. Economic risk rating is at 67.7 as Honduras experiences economic growth accompanied by inflation. Business risk rating is down to 38.4 as coffee exports are expected to improve despite the damage caused by the September hurricanes.

The article presents the country risk rating for Honduras in May 2007 by Business Monitor International. Its short-term political risk rating remains 70.0 due the launched of the fourth anti-crime initiative of Honduran President Manual Zelaya. Its short-term economic and long-term economic ratings are 67.3 and 56.9, respectively. The entry of European bank, Procrédito to the country makes the business environment rating 41.4.

The article presents information on the political and economic risks in Honduras. The country's decision to send an ambassador to Havana, Cuba resumed its diplomatic relations with Cuba. According to the article, the economic growth of Honduras will remain steady in 2007 at 4.4%. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya assumed complete control over state power company ENEE after his government's dispute with foreign oil companies over fuel storage costs.

The article offers political, economic and business forecasts for Honduras. It states that the administration of President Manuel Zelaya will continue to win favour if it can keep lowering petroleum prices. It also states that the country is set to continue along a strong path of economic growth due to a stable economy and moderating inflation.

The article reports on the political, economic and business environment risk rating of Honduras for 2007. The approval of the 2007 budget is in line with the International Monetary Fund's poverty reduction agreement. Real gross domestic product growth is projected to represent positive economic outcome. The financing of the Country Assistance Strategy by the World Bank will help increase the quality of human capital.

The article presents an assessment on the political and economic risks in Honduras. In a meeting between Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and Nicaraguan President-elect Daniel Ortega they discussed Central American integration. Real gross domestic product will grow by 4.5% in 2006, and then moderate thereafter. The economy will grow 4.4% in 2007 and will slow to 3.6% in 2008. TransUnion become the first private credit reporting company to be certified to operate in Honduras.

The article presents a summary of risks in politics, economics and business in Honduras as of December 2006. Relations between Honduras and El Salvador is likely to be affected by a territorial dispute over the Isla de Coneho. Meanwhile, a forecast on the country's export revenues is presented by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America. The country's sanitation and potable water services will be improved through a loan sanctioned by the Inter-American Development Bank.

The article presents a political outlook for Honduras as of December 2006. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya plans to crack down gang crimes through Operation Trueno. The initiative was launched in response to the country's rising crime rate. However, the said initiative is questionable because government forces are understaffed and underequipped.

The article presents a country risk profile of Honduras including its political and economic conditions. There might be growing unrest amid protests against the government of President Manuel Zelaya which he blames unidentified conservative groups. The government plans to improve the image of poor quality coffee its farmers produce by retraining them in picking and depulping of beans.

Presents a country risk summary of Honduras in terms of politics and its economy. Temporary protection status scheme signed by Hondurans living and working in the U.S.; Increase of consumer price index in May 2006; Plan for reforms to the mining laws that may scare potential investors.

Reports on the political, economic and business conditions in Honduras as of June 2006. Measure taken by the government to offset the effects of increase in oil prices; Sources of the financing for the 2006 budget such as domestic bond issues and taxation; Visit of a trade mission from Russia in the region.

Provides information on the state of economy and politics in Honduras, as of April 2006. Decline in monthly inflation rate; Rise in prices of basic commodities; Meeting between Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and U.S. President George W. Bush.

Offers news briefs concerning politics and economics in Honduras as of March 2006. Pledge of President Manuel Zelaya to step up the fight against crime, poverty and corruption in the country; Increase in the flow of remittances from Honduras migrating to the U.S.; Investment in telecommunication company Hondutel.

The article assesses the political and economic risks in Honduras. In January 2006 Manuel Zelaya of the Liberal Party will take office as president elect. He has a slight majority in the country's legislative body. There is no concern for stability in the country's domestic politics. Inflation posted an average rate of 7.7 percent in 2005. The economic policy of the government should be given credit for the slowing down of inflation at the end of 2005.

The article reports on the political, economic, and business condition of Honduras in 2005. Issues regarding the premature declaration of victory by opposition presidential candidate Manuel Zelaya was discussed. The Central bank has forecast an increase in the gross domestic product for year-end 2006.

The article presents an overview of the political risk, economic risk and the business environment in Honduras. The presidential candidate of the country's governing party is mostly favored to win the presidential election on November 27, 2005. While the heavy storms affecting the country in late 2005 have caused concern over the output from the coffee industry. Investment in the textile sector is set to increase in 2006.

Discusses the political and economic conditions in Honduras. Leading political parties at the November 2005 presidential elections in Honduras according to a survey conducted by Cid Gallup; Projected gross domestic product growth by the end of 2005; Consortium that acquired the controlling shares in Interairports.

Presents information on the political and economic situation in Honduras as of September 2005. Position of President Ricardo Maduro on the proposed pension fund for older people; Amount of loan granted by the World Bank for the government's poverty reduction plan; Speculations on the electoral campaign which would start at the end of August 2006.

Reports on the re-establishment of a national anti-corruption council in Honduras. Reason behind the disbandment of the council; Issues of corruption in the country; Political concerns when campaign period begins on August 27, 2006.

Presents a risk summary of the political and economic sector as well as the business environment of Honduras as of July 2005. Details of a reshuffle in the government including the appointment of Mario Fortin as foreign minister; Forecast on the influence of migration to the U.S. on remittances; Information on a free trade agreement with the U.S.

Presents updates on the political and economic conditions in Honduras as of May 2005. Challenges faced by President Ricardo Maduro; Stability of the short-term economic rating; Business environment.

Discusses the implications of the approval of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) for the Honduras government. Potential effect of the conflict raised by the issue on the local maquila industry; Outcome of the demonstrations against the CAFTA; Role of the CAFTA in helping Hondurans redress some of the imbalance experienced by exporters; Forecast on the economy of the country.

Focuses on the risks faced by Honduras concerning its political and economic conditions as of April 2005. Decision of the Honduras Congress on the Central American Free Trade Agreement; Forecasts on the economy of the country; Factors behind the expected political stability in the country.

Looks at several risks facing the government of Honduras as of April 2005. Political risk; Economic risk; Business environment risk.

Presents information on several issues concerning the government of Honduras in 2004. Decision of the attorney general on the corruption charges against former President Rafael Callejas; Reason for the decrease of the country's public expenditure; Demands of the World Bank with regards to privatisation.

Presents a chart of the political and economic conditions of several countries in Central America as of December 2004. Costa Rica; Honduras; Panama; El Salvador; Guatemala.

Presents a risk summary of Honduras as of November 2004. Short-term political rating; Short-term economic rating; Business environment and short-term composite ratings; Improvement in the popularity rating of President Ricardo Maduro.

Focuses on the political and economic risk situation in Honduras as of September 1, 2004. Efforts of President Ricardo Maduro to remedy his falling popularity ratings; Major energy projects to be offered in 2005; Initiation of an International Monetary Fund mission to assess the economic performance of the country.

Presents updates on the political and economic sectors of Honduras of August 2004. Number of teachers who participated in the strike which ended in early July 2004; Decline in Honduras President Ricardo Maduro's popularity rating; Expected growth in the gross domestic product for 2004.

Looks at the country risk performance of Honduras as of June 2004. Conviction of police officers for the murder of street children; Short-term political rating for the month; Short-term economic rating; Rating of business environment.

Presents an outlook on the ratings of Honduras' economic and political risk. Cause of the continuing violence in the country; Information on the short-term economic and political rating of Honduras; Amount of Honduran debt that will be wiped off by the Paris Club, a group of creditor nations, in 2004; Business environment and composites rating of Honduras.

Presents an outlook on the rating of Honduras' economic and political risk. Rating of its short-term political risk; Percentage of increase in trade deficit in 2003; Rating of Honduras' short-term economic risk; Business environment and composite ratings.

Presents a country risk summary for Honduras as of December 2003. Short-term political rating; Economic growth rate set by the International Monetary Fund; Business environment and composite ratings.

Presents a political and economic update on Honduras as of November 2003. Political implication of the congressional approval for opening the telecoms sector for President Ricardo Maduro; Loans that would be made available to Honduras if it can secure an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of 2003; Benefits of securing IMF approval.

Presents a political update on Honduras as of October 2003. Decision of Honduras' President Ricardo Maduro to press ahead with reforms aimed at securing a financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund despite an upsurge of violent protests against the reforms; Terms under the Civil Service bill.