Bill Would Stiffen Femicide Penalties, Create Specialized Courts

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 4, 2026 · Originally reported June 4, 2026 by El Heraldo

A bill before Congress would raise femicide sentences to 25–30 years, or 30–40 for aggravated cases, set up specialized courts nationwide to handle gender-violence crimes, and broaden the legal definition of a power imbalance between men and women.