00:00And the implementation of social projects promoted by the government of Xiomara Castro
00:04led to a decrease in extreme poverty in Honduras of at least 13%.
00:08According to an analysis, the national poverty rate was 62.9% between 2021 and 2024,
00:15compared to 73.6% under the previous right-wing government.
00:19The national government has assured that the reduction in social need is the result of President Xiomara's actions,
00:25as she promotes programs such as scholarships, bonuses and subsidies for the most vulnerable sectors of Honduran society.
00:31The executive also recalled that during Manuel Zelaya's presidential administration between 2006 and 2009,
00:37more than 500,000 people were lifted out of poverty thanks to similar social initiatives.
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