More Than 10,700 Police Sanctioned, 4,500 Fired in 8.5 Years

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 3, 2026 · Originally reported August 3, 2026 by El Heraldo

Honduras sanctioned 10,752 police officers and security officials between 2018 and mid-2026 and dismissed 4,500, an average of nine to 10 fired each week, though many cases remain stuck in administrative processes despite suspected ties to organized crime.