House Arrest for Ex-Mayor Raises Victim Safety Concerns
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 3, 2026 · Originally reported August 1, 2026 by Criterio.hn
Adán Fúnez, the former mayor of Tocoa, was moved from pretrial detention to house arrest on health grounds, prompting environmental advocates and victims' lawyers to warn that the change leaves the family of slain environmental defender Juan López inadequately protected and offers no safeguards against witness intimidation.
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Also reported by: Once Noticias