Congress Weighs Making Gang Tattoos Criminal Evidence
Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 16, 2026 · Originally reported October 14, 2026 by Radio HRN
Lawmakers are moving to amend the criminal code to let gang-related tattoos—including the numbers 13 and 18, the letters MS, and associated symbols—serve as evidence against members of MS-13, Barrio 18, and Cártel del Diablo, which were recently declared terrorist organizations.
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