Honduras Penal Reforms Draw Comparisons to Nicaragua, El Salvador
Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 17, 2026 · Originally reported October 15, 2026 by Criterio.hn
Honduran lawmakers are advancing criminal-justice reforms targeting gangs and maras that human-rights experts warn echo authoritarian measures under Nicaragua's Ortega and security policies in El Salvador, pointing to warrantless home searches and longer detention periods.
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Also reported by: Congreso Nacional