Asfura Weighs Reviving State of Exception in High-Violence Areas

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 14, 2026 · Originally reported September 14, 2026 by El Heraldo

President Nasry Asfura said his government is weighing whether to reinstate a state of exception—which suspends ordinary law in targeted municipalities or departments—to bolster security in the most violent zones, though he has not said which areas would be affected.

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Also reported by: Infobae – Honduras

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