Chinese investors are also looking at Honduras

Honduras is one of the three Central American countries that still maintain diplomatic relations with China. Guatemala and Nicaragua are the others. In recent months and years, Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador, have forged diplomatic ties with the government of Beijing.

However, with our without diplomatic relations, China is growing its presence in Central America. Right now a group of potential Chinese investors is evaluating the possibilities in the manufacturing sector.

In any case, Sinohydro is putting the final touches to the Patuca III hydro scheme, an investment of $350 million that will produce 104 megawatts of power.