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Clear filtersPolice Officers Who Fail Vetting Tests Will Be Dismissed
Security Minister Gerzon Velásquez said officers of the National Police who fail mandatory vetting examinations—including polygraph and drug tests—will be removed from the force, while those passing but lacking investigative skills will be reassigned.
HCH· in SpanishPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 2, 2026#policia-nacional#control-de-confianza#depuracion-policialJudge Sets Ruling Date for Ex-Officials Accused of Graft
A judge scheduled June 9 for the ruling in the initial hearing against three former San Pedro Sula municipal officials, including the mayor's son-in-law, accused of money laundering, bribery, and fraud in a scheme that prosecutors say caused losses exceeding 45.5 million lempiras.
Judge to Rule June 9 on Son-in-Law of 'El Pollo' Contreras in Fraud Case
A judge scheduled a June 9 preliminary-hearing ruling on whether to send three former San Pedro Sula municipal officials — including the son-in-law of Mayor Roberto 'El Pollo' Contreras — to trial on charges of money laundering, influence peddling, and fraud tied to road contracts worth over 45.5 million lempiras (about $1.8 million) that prosecutors say were never lawfully executed.