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4 stories in #organized-crime · Congreso Nacional
Clear filtersCongress Panel Backs Tougher Penalties for Attacks on Security and Justice Officials
A congressional committee approved a bill that would impose life sentences and other severe penalties for killing or attempting to kill police, soldiers, judges, and other security and justice officials in connection with their duties, with the measure now headed to a floor vote.
Congreso NacionalLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 15, 2026#penal-reform#congress-vote#criminal-codeCongress Seeks to Toughen Laws Against Crime and Gangs
Congress expects to vote soon on security reforms including measures to deny substitute sentences to gang members, regulate gang tattoos, and extend detention-hearing deadlines to 48 hours, pending a Supreme Court legal opinion due next week.
Congress President: More Criminal Groups May Be Declared Terrorist
Congress President Tomás Zambrano said three criminal organizations have been designated terrorist groups so far and more designations are possible, as the government announces new measures to tighten control in prisons and prevent gang leaders from directing crimes from detention.
Bill Would Shield Judges' Identities in High-Risk Cases
Liberal Party congressman Salomón Nazar has introduced legislation to create a protected-identity program for judges and court staff handling organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism cases, with safeguards requiring court approval and preserving due-process rights.