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Clear filtersPenal Reforms Could Brand Activists as Terrorists, Lawyer Warns
A human-rights attorney says proposed changes to Honduras's penal code risk allowing warrantless raids and vague terrorism charges that could criminalize land and environmental defenders and political dissidents, citing public distrust in the judiciary.
El LibertadorRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 15, 2026#penal-code-reform#human-rights#terrorism-chargesAmnesty International Points to Cycles of Impunity in Honduras
Amnesty International's global director Erika Guevara says Honduras faces persistent cycles of impunity for violence and severe human rights violations against land and environmental defenders.
Radio AméricaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Sep 22, 2026#human-rights#impunity#land-defendersGarífuna Leaders Reject Court Meeting, Demand Charges Be Dropped
Miriam Miranda, coordinator of the Garífuna rights organization Ofraneh, rejected a Supreme Court invitation to discuss territorial disputes, insisting the government must first dismiss criminal charges against five land defenders accused under a controversial agroindustrial law.
Criterio.hnRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 19, 2026#garífuna-rights#territorial-dispute#land-defendersJustice System Comes Down Hard on Land Defenders, Critic Says
A prominent defense lawyer argues that Honduras's justice system treats environmental and land-rights activists like high-risk criminals while showing leniency toward powerful figures, citing the cases of Guapinol and five Garifuna defenders arrested in San Juan.
El LibertadorRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 21, 2026#land-defenders#human-rights#garifuna