Garífuna Leaders File Racism Complaint Against Journalist

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 23, 2026 · Originally reported August 23, 2026 by Criterio.hn

Garífuna community leaders filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office against journalist Amílcar Ulises Aguirre Ramírez over racist and discriminatory remarks about the Garífuna people, alleging a pattern of hate speech and warning of broader media campaigns targeting Indigenous identity.

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Also reported by: El Libertador

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