Congress to Take Up El Salvador–Style Security Measures

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 20, 2026 · Originally reported October 17, 2026 by Radio América Honduras

National Party congressman Kilvett Bertrand said Congress will consider security measures modeled on El Salvador's, including a ban on gang-related tattoos, harsher penalties for minors who commit serious crimes, and a possible maximum-security prison in Naco, Santa Bárbara.

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