Ethics Investigation Targets Yuscarán Mayor Over Misuse of Municipal Hall

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 22, 2026 · Originally reported July 21, 2026 by El Heraldo

Honduras's audit office has opened an investigation into Yuscarán Mayor Johny Carrasco after videos showed him drinking and smoking inside municipal facilities, a possible breach of the Public Servant Ethics Code that could bring penalties ranging from suspension to removal from office.

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Also reported by: La Prensa, TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI), Once Noticias, HCH

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