$30 million for Honduran farmers

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The letter of intent will be signed by the Ministers of Finance, Rebeca Santos from Honduras, and Alí Rodriguez, from Venezuela, according to the president of hte Central Bank of Honduras (BCH), Edwin Araque.

Source: elheraldo.hn

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