**Congress Likely to Resume Debate on Electricity Reform on Tuesday**
*San Pedro Sula, Honduras* – The Honduran National Congress is expected to bring the pending electricity sector reform back to the legislative agenda on Tuesday, according to Tomás Zambrano, the president of the Congress. Zambrano said there is sufficient consensus among legislators to advance the reform bill that was submitted by the Executive Branch.
The reform, which seeks to restructure the country’s electricity industry, has been stalled for several months. Proponents argue that the changes are necessary to improve efficiency, attract investment, and address the financial difficulties faced by the state-owned utility, Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE). ENEE has reported substantial monetary losses in recent fiscal periods, prompting calls for a comprehensive overhaul of the sector’s regulatory and operational framework.
Zambrano’s statement was made in a recent press briefing, where he emphasized that the legislative body now has the political alignment required to move the proposal forward. No specific details of the bill’s provisions were disclosed at the time.
The upcoming session will be closely watched by industry stakeholders, consumer groups, and international observers, given the potential impact of the reform on electricity rates, service reliability, and the broader economic environment in Honduras.
*The article was originally published by Diario El Mundo.*
Article and image source: elmundo.hn
