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A country report for Honduras is presented from publisher IHS, with topics including economic growth, country risk and political system and key political figures.

The report on the economic and country risk of Honduras as of February 24, 2015 is presented. An analysis on the legal, operational, economic, tax, political and security risks of the country is presented. The exchange rate volatility of the country with its depreciation trends is expected to be likely during the year.

The report on the economic and country risk of Honduras as of January 22, 2015 is presented. It offers an analysis on the legal, operational, economic, tax, political and security risk of the country. It forecasts that the country's economic growth will be supported by lower oil prices during the year. Charts depicting the performance of the economic indicators of the country are also provided.

The article provides country risk forecasts for Honduras as of August 2014. It examines the political and economic issues facing President Juan Orlando Hernandez and his Partido Nacional (PN) party. Other topics discussed include the economic significance of a lending agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), statistics on domestic and international economic indicators in 2009-2013, and the decline in the yield on Honduran bonds in June 2014.

The article offers information on the economic and political condition of Honduras as of June 2014 and provides forecast from 2010 to 2018. Among the key indicators that were included in the forecast are real gross domestic product (GDP), consumer price index, and exchange rate. Information regarding the country risk, key facts and demographics, and development strategy is presented.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.