117 Children Killed Violently in Honduras in Eight Months

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 29, 2026 · Originally reported August 29, 2026 by El Heraldo

The National Human Rights Commission reported that 117 children under 18 died violently through August 2026—roughly one every 43 hours—with eight in ten victims aged 15 to 18, prompting officials to call the situation a national emergency that demands stronger prevention and protection.