Modified Trucks Without Permits Roam Honduras Unchecked

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 23, 2026 · Originally reported July 22, 2026 by Contracorriente

Lax enforcement at checkpoints lets overloaded and illegally modified heavy vehicles operate without IHTT permits even as road deaths rise; the DNVT has recorded 1,128 traffic deaths so far in 2026.

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