The Central Bank of Honduras issued a public clarification rejecting speculative social media reports that discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission included proposals to raise taxes or increase the crawl of the exchange rate. It stated that the meetings are part of the IMF’s routine technical dialogue with member countries following the inauguration of new authorities, aimed at understanding the Government of Honduras’ economic policy approach and institutional priorities. The central bank stressed that these exchanges do not constitute negotiations to introduce new tax burdens or promote discretionary adjustments to the currency’s value, and urged the public to rely on official communications from the Economic Cabinet and the IMF while avoiding the spread of unverified information.
Central Bank of Honduras 2026-02-17
Central Bank of Honduras debunks social media claims that IMF meetings involve tax hikes or exchange-rate adjustments
The Central Bank of Honduras clarified that recent discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not involve proposals to raise taxes or adjust the exchange rate. These meetings are part of the IMF's routine technical dialogue to understand the new government's economic policies. The central bank urged reliance on official communications to avoid misinformation.