Key Facts

—The disbursement. The Honduras IMF programme has released about $242 million after the fund cleared its fourth and fifth reviews.

—The business read. Chamber-of-commerce leaders say the approval strengthens confidence and can unlock new international financing.

—The tally. Total funds released now reach about $725 million of an $847 million programme running since 2023.

—The catch. The IMF wants deeper reform of state power utility ENEE, calling its finances a key fiscal risk.