Most of the remittances were from the United States, however, shipments from Canada, Spain, Mexico, Italy and others were also recorded.

Latribuna.hn reports that "... Between January and September remittances were higher by $219.6 million (9.4%) compared to that period last year, when they reached $2.338 million. "

"... In September the Central American country received $359.5 million in remittances, which are the main source of foreign exchange for Honduras, above exports such as coffee, maquila products, shrimp and others. "

Source: elheraldo.hn

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