Asfura hopes to attract new investments to Honduras, but acknowledges that improving security remains a challenge.

Among the government's goals, job creation, investment, and security must be the outcome of its meetings in the United States. The president of Honduras, Nasry Asfura, expressed his expectation that the country will receive new foreign investments in the coming months, although he acknowledged that the arrival of capital is not immediate and depends on the conditions that can be established to convince businesspeople to develop projects in Honduran territory. The president's statements were made on Saturday, November 14, after his return from the United States, where he carried out a schedule of meetings with representatives of international financial organizations, US authorities, and businesspeople from the region. During his visit, he held meetings related to strengthening economic relations and the possibilities of investment in Honduras. Among those he mentioned were the International Monetary Fund (IMF), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the Latin American Business Council (CEAL). Asfura defended the importance of maintaining these approaches and explained that attracting companies requires conversations, negotiations, and conditions that generate confidence among those considering investing in the country. "Bringing investment doesn't happen overnight; you have to talk to people, see how we can arrange the best conditions for investment to come. It's a process, but I do have faith that a lot of investment will come to Honduras," he said in Tegucigalpa. However, the leader did not announce the signing of contracts, business commitments, or specific amounts of new investments agreed upon as a result of his trip. The Executive's position remains, for now, focused on seeking conditions that allow attracting capital and turning international contacts into productive projects and job opportunities. Asfura appears hopeful about the possibility of opening new commercial scenarios in Honduras. As part of his arguments about Honduras's economic possibilities, Asfura cited figures from the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH), according to which the country would have recorded USD 468 million in investment during a quarter of 2026. The president used that figure to point out that there are growth opportunities and that Honduras can continue attracting resources destined for economic activities. The figure is equivalent to approximately 12,653 million lempiras, taking as a reference an exchange rate of 27.04 lempiras per dollar. The challenge for Honduras is not only to generate interest among businesspeople, but to ensure that conversations translate into concrete projects, new operations, and jobs. One of the most relevant aspects of the president's statements was the acknowledgment that Honduras needs to improve security conditions to offer greater guarantees to those considering establishing businesses or expanding their operations. Asfura noted that the country must work on creating an environment that allows economic activities to be carried out with greater confidence, especially for foreign investors. He also identified the energy sector as one of the priority areas requiring attention to drive economic development. The availability of energy, the stability of supply, and the costs associated with electricity service are elements that can influence the decisions of companies that need to maintain industrial, commercial, or service operations. For companies evaluating establishing themselves in Honduras, these factors can determine both production costs and the ability to compete in international markets. Although the president expressed confidence that new capital will arrive, his own statements make clear that this process will depend on improvements that still need to be realized. The Honduran leader's agenda in Washington also included a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with whom he discussed matters related to drug trafficking, organized crime, and bilateral cooperation on security. According to Asfura, the conversations focused on strengthening joint efforts to confront the criminal structures operating in the region, within the framework of the initiative called the Shield of the Americas. The meeting took place on November 13 at the headquarters of the Department of State in Washington. According to information released by that institution, both countries also addressed issues of defense, migration, bilateral trade, investment, and climate change. President Nasry Asfura begins an international tour focused on promoting investments and diplomatic relations for Honduras. The president stated that US authorities are aware of the actions Honduras is carrying out to combat crime through the coordination of various national institutions. Among the entities mentioned are the National Congress, the Supreme Court of Justice, the Public Prosecutor's Office, the National Police, and the Military Police, in addition to the Office of the President. The leader also acknowledged that the population expects better results in the fight against crime, which is why he insisted on the need to continue strengthening institutional actions. For now, Asfura maintains an optimistic outlook on the arrival of new capital, but also recognizes that results require time and that his administration must continue working to generate the necessary conditions.