Two Alleged Merendón Gang Members Arrested in San Pedro Sula
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 2, 2026 · Originally reported August 1, 2026 by La Prensa
Police arrested two men, ages 45 and 21, allegedly tied to the criminal group led by a man known as 'Juan el Malón,' whom authorities accuse of orchestrating violence, forced displacement, and illegal logging in the Merendón reserve.
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Also reported by: HCH, TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)