Palestinian Entrepreneurs in Honduras: A Case of Success and Triumph in the Diaspora

Abstract

Through the years, Palestinians have immigrated to Central America where they have been able to assimilate into a diverse cultural environment while still maintaining a strong link to their cultural heritage. Additionally, certain individuals have been able to prosper financially through the development of increasingly significant business enterprises. Through an analysis of in-depth interviews with three successful Palestinian entrepreneurs now established in Honduras, it is evident that these immigrants used energy, wit, common sense, hard work, and financial resources not only to survive but also to flourish. Their stories highlight how their success developed from peddling, to business ownership, to stock market investing.