Canadian Businessmen Visit Honduras

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One of the members of the delegation could be the company Gildan, who has shown interest in investing in a new textile factory in the country.

Benjamín Bográn, Industry and Commerce Secretary, told Elheraldo.hn: "...a Canadian company intends to invest $52 million in the country, generating new jobs...".

Source: elheraldo.hn

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