Congressional Perks Disappearing

Congressman Erick Rodriguez, a Liberal Congressman, stated that a new law made it possible for the Honduran government to collect more than 300 million lempiras since it was enacted. The piece of legislature removed an exemption that Congressmen previously enjoyed, which allowed them to import duty free vehicles. Congressman Rodriguez said the State should review all other privileges of this type, and thus achieve more income for the national treasury.

“It is only the tip of the iceberg.” … “In this country, there are many renters, about a thousand people have waivers, including college-level students and consultants,” he said. Congressman Rodriguez also noted that “many of these waivers are sold, and not used for what they were intended.”

Congressman Rodriguez said it should be a priority amongst lawmakers to increase the national treasury, and check for unnecessary spending in order to raise money for social projects.


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