Sexual Abuse

Congress received a comprehensive bill on August 24 designed to prevent child sexual abuse, streamline reporting, and coordinate institutional response across Honduras, where officials report an average of 26 sexual assaults daily, 75% involving minors.

A legislative commission met with prosecutors to strengthen investigation procedures and prevention strategies against child and adolescent sexual abuse in schools, with 2025 data showing 1,082 reported cases across six major cities.

The National Congress unanimously approved a motion requiring the Public Prosecutor's office and police to report to lawmakers on how they handle complaints of sexual assault, rape, and harassment of children in schools, citing numerous reports of abuse.

National Police arrested a man accused of sexually abusing his 14-year-old cousin in El Progreso, Yoro, resulting in the child's pregnancy; a judicial warrant was issued in 2024 and the suspect now faces charges of sexual assault against a minor.

Henry Valladares, a teacher and municipal councilman in Danlí, faces accusations of sexually abusing a student and impregnating her.

Municipal councilman and teacher Henry Valladares was arrested in Danlí on July 13, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student; Danlí's mayor said authorities will determine whether suspension or reinstatement is warranted.

A 13-year-old girl reported being attacked by her teacher in Danlí after being called in to discuss her grades, with authorities investigating following a complaint filed by her family.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Olancho on suspicion of sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl after her mother reported the allegations to police; the suspect is a relative of the victim's family.

A judge ordered pretrial detention for Miguel Ángel Hernández Mejía, accused of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in Catacamas, Olancho, after he confessed to paying the child's mother 4,000 lempiras (about $160) monthly for six months.

The Public Ministry announced it will seek more than 60 years in prison for a man accused of sexually abusing his nephew.

Joaquín Alvarado Bueso, 38, was extradited to the United States on charges of first-degree rape, indecent acts against minors, and child sexual abuse involving two stepchildren.

A 49-year-old security guard in La Ceiba was ordered held pending trial on allegations he sexually abused his two nieces, ages 10 and 12, exploiting times when they were alone at home.

Authorities rescued two children in Santa Rosa de Copán who had been sexually abused and neglected by their father.

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Patuca, Olancho, on a judicial warrant on suspicion of aggravated rape of his 8-year-old niece, authorities said.

Honduran child-protection prosecutors obtained a judicial detention order against a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a minor in Danlí.