Washington, D.C. —November 27, 2024 Honduras Próspera, Inc. (“Prospera”) CEO Erick A. Brimen completed a productive tour in Washington, D.C., meeting with public officials in the current and future administrations to strategize on how best to protect U.S. investments and foster economic growth and stability in Honduras and beyond. The meetings highlighted Próspera’s innovative model as ahigh-impact solution to migration challenges by creating prosperity and opportunities for Hondurans in their home country.

During his visit, Brimen met with key policymakers, including Congressman Robert Aderholt, Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education, who emphasized the importance of economic stability in Honduras as a means to address migration issues. "Próspera is an effective solution to the migration crisis by creating prosperity at home for Hondurans," Congressman Aderholt stated.

Brimen also engaged with influential leaders such as Congressman John Moolenaar, senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations; Congressman Greg Steube, member of the Ways and Means Committee; Congressman Lou Correa, member of the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees. 

Additionally, he discussed international investment strategies with Congressman Vicente González, a member of the Financial Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, and met with Austin Johnson, foreign policy advisor to Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar, to address key regional policy challenges.

Bipartisan Solutionsfor Shared Prosperity

Throughout the meetings, Erick Brimen highlighted Próspera’s commitment to fostering economic freedom, attracting global investment, and creating job opportunities in Honduras. Members of Congress expressed strong interest in Próspera’s potential to bolster regional stability and reduce migration by addressing root causes through innovation and collaboration.

Brimen also underscored the importance of safeguarding investments from expropriation attempts by the current Castro administration in Honduras, receiving unanimous bipartisan agreement that such actions against U.S. investments would not be tolerated. “It was reassuring to hear a unified stance among policymakers in Washington, who are appalled by the prospect of expropriation and remain steadfast in defending the principles of legal and economic stability,” said Brimen.

“We are encouraged by the bipartisan support we have received,” said Brimen. “These discussions reaffirm the shared vision of U.S. and Honduran leaders to create sustainable opportunities and improve the lives of people in the region. Together, we can advance economic growth, stability, and partnership.”

Media Contact: medios@prospera.hn

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