Trial of Suspects in Activist's Murder Delayed

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 16, 2026 · Originally reported August 14, 2026 by Criterio.hn

A preliminary hearing for three men accused of masterminding the September 2024 killing of environmental activist and former Tocoa councilman Juan López has been pushed to October 1, while two of the accused remain under house arrest rather than jailed pending trial — a decision a local defense committee says endangers López's family and other land defenders.

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