Honduras Court Backlog Swells to 43,000 Cases as Judges Are Sought
Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 13, 2026 · Originally reported September 12, 2026 by La Prensa
Honduras's courts closed 2025 with 43,006 unresolved cases out of 129,997 filed, a 33% backlog, and Supreme Court magistrates say hiring more judges, alongside performance targets and better budgeting, is essential to clear the delays.
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