Ex-Military Chief Faces Charges Over Alleged Attacks on Journalists

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 1, 2026 · Originally reported July 31, 2026 by El Heraldo

Former Joint Chiefs of Staff head Roosevelt Hernández faces prosecution for allegedly inciting discrimination against journalists Dagoberto Rodríguez, Rodrigo Wong Arévalo, and Juan Carlos Sierra, as analysts and civil-society figures call for broader investigations into his role during the 2025 election.

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