Prosecutors Probe Former Attorney General Zelaya Over Illegal Contracts

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 29, 2026 · Originally reported June 26, 2026 by El Heraldo

The Public Ministry has opened an investigation into former Attorney General Johel Zelaya, accusing him of signing illegal contracts and taking unconstitutional actions that led to his removal in a political trial, and authorities are seeking his phone data.

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Also reported by: Radio HRN

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