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Honduras Returns to the World Bank’s Arbitration Court With an Eye on Investors
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Honduras rejoined the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) on Aug 16, becoming a full member again. The move is linked to an energy reform bill that the government hopes Congress will approve next week. Officials say the reform aims to attract foreign investment, even as a weakening lempira is pushing up prices.
WHY IT MATTERS
Rejoining the arbitration court could give foreign investors greater confidence in protecting their investments, influencing Honduras's economic recovery and policy direction.
Honduras has been a full member of ICSID, the World Bank's arbitration court, since 16 August. Asfura pairs the return with an energy reform that could pass Congress next week, while a sliding lempira squeezes prices. The post Honduras Returns to the World Bank’s Arbitration Court With an Eye on Investors appeared first on The Rio Times.
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