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Also known as Caribbean Hong Kong, Próspera Zede

Próspera, officially known as Próspera ZEDE, is a charter city on the island of Roatán, Honduras. It is one of three Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDEs) in the country, operating under a distinct fiscal, legal and regulatory framework that grants it autonomy from the national government.

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Population
2000
Official website
prospera.hn
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Beta Building (Próspera ZEDE, Honduras) 2.jpg
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street address
St John's Bay, Beta Building, Prospera Zede, Office 1, 34101 Bay Islands, Honduras
nickname
La Hong Kong del Caribe

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  • History
  • Background
  • Development of Próspera
  • Construction
  • Economy
  • Governance and regulation
  • Administrative structure
  • Security
  • Regulatory environment
  • Taxation and residency
  • Controversy
  • Repeal efforts
  • ICSID ruling on Próspera et al. vs. Honduras
  • Land expropriation
  • Isolationist
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • Further reading

Próspera, officially known as Próspera ZEDE, is a charter city on the island of Roatán, Honduras. It is one of three Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDEs) in the country, operating under a distinct fiscal, legal and regulatory framework that grants it autonomy from the national government.

The project is led by Honduras Próspera Inc., which itself is funded by venture capitalists and has a veto vote in Próspera's governing council.

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