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Clear filtersFormer Judge Vallecillo Seeks Return to the Bench
The attorney for Marco Antonio Vallecillo, a former judge facing corruption charges, has asked the Supreme Court to clarify his employment status and allow his return to the judiciary, arguing he was never formally dismissed or suspended.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 20, 2026#judiciary#corruption-case#poder-judicialFormer Judge Vallecillo Released From Pretrial Detention
A court replaced pretrial detention with less restrictive measures for former judge Marco Antonio Vallecillo, accused of extortion, after the Constitutional Court found due-process violations; he must remain in Honduras, report regularly to court, and avoid contact with co-defendants.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 2, 2026#judiciary#due-process#pretrial-detentionCongress President Urges Reversal of Gender-Identity Court Order
Congress President Tomás Zambrano has urged the Supreme Court to reconsider Memorandum 02-2026, which requires judges to record defendants' self-identified gender and chosen names in criminal proceedings, saying the judicial directive has sparked strong opposition from religious groups and pro-life advocates.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 11, 2026#gender-identity#judiciary#congress