Child Sex Crimes Rise Amid Widespread Impunity

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 20, 2026 · Originally reported July 19, 2026 by Criterio.hn

Sexual violence against Honduran children is rising amid widespread impunity, with only 1 in 10 cases prosecuted and 90.6% of reported offenses going unpunished, according to rights monitors and government data.

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