Honduras Sovereign Bonds Trade at Home for the First Time
Honduras's new US$815.7 million sovereign bonds due 2036 traded on the Bolsa Centroamericana de Valores for the first time on 26 August 2026. The post Honduras Sovereign Bonds Trade at Home for the First Time appeared first on The Rio Times .
For the first time, Honduras’ sovereign bonds have begun trading domestically at its main stock exchange, the Bolsa Centroamericana de Valores (BCV). The local trade occurred on Wednesday, 26 August, marking a small but significant step for the country’s capital market. The bonds, which mature in 2036, were issued for US$815.7 million and carry a coupon rate of 6.4 percent.
The BCV, a private company with 21 shareholders, is overseen by the central bank but operates independently. The exchange’s general manager, Edgar Gutiérrez, called the listing an important milestone, stating it adds depth and dynamism to the national securities market. The trade followed the formal inscription of the offering circular on 20 August, which made the US$815.7 million issue eligible for local negotiation.
The bonds were placed in July and managed by Citigroup and Santander. The finance ministry called the combined operation historic for public debt management, with part of the new money used to repurchase older bonds maturing in 2027. This move was part of a broader debt management strategy as Honduras owes US$9,279.1 million in external public debt, with debt service projected at US$3,563.4 million between 2026 and 2029.
The improved risk perception, driven by lower country risk and a recent S&P rating upgrade from negative to stable, has made it cheaper for Honduras to borrow money.
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