Counterterrorism Law Raises Alarm Over Vague Definitions

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 28, 2026 · Originally reported September 26, 2026 by Criterio.hn

Social organizations and civil-society groups warn that a new law targeting terrorist organizations, gangs, and maras, passed by Congress, relies on vague concepts that could criminalize legitimate protest, land defense, journalism, and civic advocacy.

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