Washington Bets on Honduras as Central America's Logistics and Energy Hub

Honduras is emerging as a pivotal strategic center for the United States in Central America, following a high-level visit by a U.S. delegation. Officials, including Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Caleb Orr and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Ben Black, have signaled strong U.S. interest in bolstering Honduras's role in continental trade and energy infrastructure.

During a press conference, Under Secretary Orr highlighted Honduras's advantageous geographical position, emphasizing its potential as a key point for moving goods from South America to the United States. The U.S. administration, under President Trump, views Honduras as crucial for strengthening logistical and commercial supply chains across the Americas. This strategic alignment is expected to translate into significant U.S. investment in areas such as port development, energy generation, and tourism, aligning with President Nasry Asfura's economic agenda.

“

Honduras is located in a very strong geographical situation and we want to increase trade between Honduras, Central America and the United States. Honduras could be an important point for moving products that come from South America to the United States.

Specific initiatives are already being analyzed, with U.S. agencies conducting feasibility studies for projects at Puerto Cortés and San Lorenzo. The potential development of a dry port to enhance national logistics capacity is also under consideration. Furthermore, the U.S. sees immense opportunity in modernizing Honduras's energy grid, aiming to provide more abundant and reliable power to the Honduran people and reduce energy costs for both consumers and businesses. This focus on infrastructure and energy underscores a broader U.S. strategy to foster economic growth and stability in the region, with Honduras at its core.

“

We have some very specific energy and infrastructure projects in mind. The Honduran energy grid has immense opportunity and the Honduran people would benefit from more abundant energy and a functioning electrical grid.