Constitutional Court Throws Out Case Against Former Electoral Official

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 16, 2026 · Originally reported October 16, 2026 by La Prensa

Honduras's Constitutional Court ruled unanimously in favor of former National Electoral Council adviser Cossette López, ordering prosecutors to close a criminal investigation into her post-election conduct that had alleged treason, prevarication, and abuse of authority.

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