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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.