Honduras 2017 General Budget Leaves Out The Necessities Of The Poorest

  • 7 years ago
This week Honduras' national congress approved the 2017 budget. The document continues the country's trend of slashing social funds. The budget for education has now been cut by a third and public health cut by over a quarter since 2010. Meanwhile, a quarter of next year's funds will go to paying off the International debt. The military continues its annual increase of 2%, a trend since 2010 when it had the 8% unto 2017 when it will have the 20%. Our correspondent Gerardo Torres with the story.

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