Rights Defenders Say Protection Program Falls Short Despite Bigger Budgets

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 17, 2026 · Originally reported August 15, 2026 by Criterio.hn

Honduras's protection program for 1,591 human rights defenders, journalists, and justice officials has drawn growing budgets—44.8 million lempiras (about $1.8 million) in 2025—yet those it covers say it reacts to threats rather than investigating them or tackling the roots of the intimidation.