Sale of presidential plane to fund health projects, says Defense Minister

Honduras is preparing to sell its presidential aircraft, with the proceeds earmarked for health sector projects, announced National Defense Secretary Enrique Rodríguez Burchard. The government aims to secure the best economic offer through the sale, which is expected to conclude after the reception of bids this Friday.

Rodríguez Burchard stated that the decree authorizing the sale explicitly designates the funds for healthcare. "We want it to be the best offer. The decree ordering the sale of the plane already includes that the resources will be allocated to health, and that is what we plan to do," he said.

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We want it to be the best offer. The decree ordering the sale of the plane already includes that the resources will be allocated to health, and that is what we plan to do.

The defense secretary described the aircraft as being in generally good condition, requiring only minor adjustments. He noted that this type of aircraft is in high demand internationally, leading to expectations of a successful sale. He also acknowledged some documentation irregularities, as the plane was not registered with National Assets, but stated that existing documents have been reconstructed and the acquisition method is unknown.

Rejecting claims of recent use by the current administration, Rodríguez Burchard asserted that the presidential plane has not been utilized, except for a single flight for photography and video purposes related to the auction process. He dismissed these reports as coming from "some resentful people."

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some resentful people