Army Suspends Colonel Over L8 Million Prison Canteen Shortfall

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 19, 2026 · Originally reported October 19, 2026 by La Prensa

Colonel Karlthers Medina, former director of Támara prison, has been placed on administrative leave while authorities investigate his role in an L8 million (about $320,000) shortfall in the prison canteen funds during his tenure.

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