Here’s an image of Schucry Kafie, a renowned figure among Honduras’s wealthiest individuals—founder of Lacthosa and co-founder of Lufussa.
Notable Wealthy Individuals and Families in Honduras
Here are some of the most prominent figures and families known for their wealth and influence in Honduras:
1. Schucry Kafie & the Kafie Family
- Schucry Kafie founded Lacthosa, the country’s leading dairy company, and co-founded Lufussa, the largest private electricity provider in Honduras.
- His brothers, Luis and Eduardo Kafie, also play significant roles in the family business empire.
2. Miguel Facussé Barjum (deceased)
- The late tycoon founded Corporación Dinant, a major producer of consumer goods including palm oil, detergents, and biofuels.
- He was considered one of the most powerful—and controversial—figures in recent Honduran history.
3. Fredy Nasser
- A prominent businessman and heir by marriage—Facussé’s son-in-law. He leads the Terra Group, which includes energy firm Hondupetrol and airport operator Interairports
4. The Rosenthal Family
- Heads Grupo Continental, a sprawling conglomerate encompassing banking, insurance, media (e.g., El Tiempo, Canal 11), agriculture, and construction.
5. Mohammad Yusuf Amdani & Grupo Karims
- President of Grupo Karims, which spans textiles, real estate, hotels, and manufacturing.
- He is among Central America’s wealthiest and one of the richest in Honduras, with net worth estimates ranging up to $2.8 billion.
6. Camilo Atala
- A banking magnate who leads Banco Financiera Comercial Hondureña (Ficohsa). Forbes cites his estimated net worth at around $3 billion.
