Honduras Congress Approves Energy Justice Law, Opens Grid to Private Sector

Honduras' National Congress approved the Energy Justice Law, splitting state utility ENEE into three subsidiaries, creating an independent operator, and opening the transmission network to private investment. The reform, backed by the National Party and a Liberal faction, also allows Congress to extend existing contracts, signaling a shift toward privatization amid a sector where private generators already supply 76.94% of power. The move could attract foreign investment but raises concerns about regulatory independence and contract transparency.